ITBP To Get Russian KAMAZ Typhoon Vehicle For LAC

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully conducted a demonstration and trial of the formidable Typhoon vehicle at its Transport Battalion in Chandigarh. The event, attended by officials from Vehicle Factory Jabalpur, marks an important step in upgrading the force’s vehicles.

About Typhoon-K Vehicle

• Kamaz-53949 Typhoon-K is a Russian-made 4×4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.
• It was developed by Remdiesel, a subsidiary of KamAZ.
• It was developed for the safe transportation of troops and military cargo in areas with a high risk of mines. 
• It can also be configured as a command post vehicle, ambulance, and logistics support vehicle.

Features of Typhoon-K Vehicle

• Maximum road speed of 100 km/h and a range of up to 1,000 km without refueling.
• It measures 6.7 m long, 2.5 m wide, and 2.8 m high. It has a curb weight of 13,700 kg and can carry a payload of 2,000 kg.
• The vehicle accommodates two crew members and eight fully equipped troops.
• The hull features four side doors and a rear door. The roof is fitted with two hatches for observation, firing, and emergency exit purposes.
• It can withstand the impact of 8 kg TNT explosion under the floor and 10kg TNT explosion under the wheels.
• The vehicle also features a signature reduction package, an all-around video surveillance system, and an automatic fire-extinguishing unit.
• It is fitted with a stabilised remotely controlled weapon station (RCWS). The RCWS can be armed with medium-to-heavy machine guns.