GEOPE

The Genikí Elafrý Óchima Pantós Edáfous (GEOPE; Universal Light Car All-Terrain) is a family of, , military utility vehicles. Produced by the Mursian company Zlana Motors, it forms an important vehicle for the Mursland Army.

History
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Development
The development of the GEOPE started in 1982 as an order for a new light utility vehicle for the Mursland Army. The Poúma 5 and 6 in use at the time were outdated, and the vehicles were reaching the end of their lifetime. Although the intent was to buy a readily available vehicle from the global market, minister of interior Kilri Mor (FO) requested the army to look for a vehicle of indigenous design. [...] However, Zlana Motors had a vehicle already in development for professional use since 1980. The design matched many of the initial requirements of the committee, thus it was decided to let the company develop a model for military use.

In 1983, the first prototype was delivered, designated by the army the Poúma 7. The chassis withstood trials well, and a green light was given to design modifications for various roles. By 1984, the vehicle was approved by the army, and production started.

In 1985, the designation officially became GEOPE, to show the vehicle being distinct from the Poúma series.

Specifications
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Operations
Although Mursland has operated the vehicle since its initial production, their vehicles have yet to seen combat. The only vehicles the Mursland army lost to combat are 3 vehicles accidentality hit during large scale live-ammo exercises.

Varients

 * Poúma 7 - Trial version
 * GEOPE A.1 - First production variant
 * GEOPE Pustinya - Soft-top variant
 * GEOPE Arbalet - With a roof-mount for a . Various systems can be mounted.
 * ECEOPE Elektronna Chiniya - Equipped with an electronic ranging dish
 * AOPE Antena - Long range radio communication
 * GEOPE Peika - Version with open loading bay with wooden base. Much of the rear of the vehicle has been stripped to reduce chassis weight. It came standard equipped with foldable wooden benches which could function for troop transport.
 * GEOPE Lekar - Ambulance variant with elongated hull, can transport up to 4 laying patients.
 * GEOPE A.2 - In production since 1994, changes in production line and some workshop modifications permanently added; notably additional equipment mounting hooks, easier adjustable rear-view mirrors and redesign storage spaces in the cabin.
 * GEOPE Mechka Z - Armoured cabin, for protection against thrown projectiles and pistol rounds
 * GEOPE Mechka Y - Additionally armoured version
 * GEOPE Lekar A.2 - Ambulance variant with foldable working compartment, allowing easier air transport. Same interior items as the previous version.
 * GEOPE Lekar A.3 ("Krus Palatka") - Soft top Ambulance. Can transport up to 8 wounded sitting, or 3 laying.
 * GEOPE A.3 - 2002 refit of A.1 and A.2, with a new 187 horsepower engine, and improved IED protection.
 * ECEOPE Trident - Upgrade of the ECEOPE Elektronna Chiniya, with a new electronic ranging device
 * GEOPE A.4 - New production variants of the A.3 specifications, production started in 2001 and became main production variant since 2003.
 * GEOPE Mechka X - Version with integrated armour, increasing its durability.
 * Khrŭtka 2 - Small modifications to fit the wishes of the Mursland Pazach.

The Poúma 90 reconnaissance vehicle is based on the GEOPE drive train, with an additional unpowered axis.

International versions

 * Kodeshia - Changzhi Jianbing - is a family of light utility vehicle developed by Kodeshi firm Changzhi Automotive Industry Corporation which uses some mechanical components, sub-systems and parts of the GEOPE as part of a licensing agreement with Zlana Motors.

Users

 * Mursland
 * Obedinení Armiya: 8054 in active use of various versions. The army has used the A.1 GEOPE since 1985. Over the years, many of the vehicles were upgraded in the field, and feedback send back resulted in the A.2. In 1998, all the vehicles were inspected and those with heavy wear were replaced. All vehicles were upgraded to the A.3 standard between 2002-2006, and all replacement vehicles since then have been of A.4 specs.
 * Pazach: 80 of the Khrŭtka 2
 * Theyka
 * Ngāti Tūmatauenga: the Ngāti Tūmatauenga acquired 236 GEOPE A.1s in 1988 as a heavy weapons carrier and general utility vehicle for the parachute regiments. The vehicles have been overhauled in 2001 by the local Taumata Land Systems, with updated engines, transmission, electronical systems and other minor updates. As of 2021, all 236 vehicles are still in use, although they have been replaced in the airborne weapons carrier by ATVs and motorcycles, and are used in the army reserve units.
 * Te Tauaarangi o Theyka: the airforce acquired 72 GEOPE A.2s in 1994, as a light utility vehicle that could be sling loaded by helicopters to support the Air Assault Squadrons. They were replaced by the MRLV in 2008 and are now used by the force protection groups.
 * Kitoko
 * Kitoko Ground Self Defense Force: Approximately 700 in service in several variants.
 * Agency for Public Safety: 8 in service, 5 law enforcement and 3 ambulance variants.
 * Alva
 * Reichsheer: Acquired in 199x. Around 2200 in active service, consisting mostly of A.2 and A.3 variants under the Sd.Kfz. 515/1(m) and 515/2(m) designations.
 * Luftstreitkräfte: Acquired in 199x. Around 100 in active service in ground support roles.
 * Reichsmarine: Acquired in 199x. Around 100 in active service in naval infantry roles.
 * Kodeshia
 * Imperial Kodeshi Army: A small number of GEOPE A.1 vehicles were modified and evaluated by the Kodeshi military as part of the 1985 joint Zlana Motors-Changzhi Automotive Industry Corporation GEOPE proposal. After extensive testing they were retired once the Changzhi Jianbing was adopted in 1988.