Indo-Tibetan Border Police Trials Typhoon-K Vehicle: Features and Capabilities
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Demonstration and trial of Typhoon-K vehicle by Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) |
| Location | Transport Battalion, Chandigarh |
| Attendees | Officials from Vehicle Factory Jabalpur |
| Vehicle Name | Kamaz-53949 Typhoon-K |
| Type | 4×4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle |
| Origin | Developed by Remdiesel, a subsidiary of KamAZ, Russia |
| Purpose | Safe transportation of troops and military cargo in high-risk mine areas |
| Configurations | Command post vehicle, ambulance, logistics support vehicle |
| Speed | Maximum road speed of 100 km/h |
| Range | Up to 1,000 km without refueling |
| Dimensions | 6.7 m long, 2.5 m wide, 2.8 m high |
| Weight | Curb weight of 13,700 kg, payload capacity of 2,000 kg |
| Capacity | Two crew members and eight fully equipped troops |
| Doors | Four side doors and one rear door |
| Roof | Two hatches for observation, firing, and emergency exit |
| Mine Resistance | Withstands 8 kg TNT explosion under the floor and 10 kg TNT explosion under the wheels |
| Additional Features | Signature reduction package, all-around video surveillance system, automatic fire-extinguishing unit |
| Armament | Stabilised remotely controlled weapon station (RCWS) armed with medium-to-heavy machine guns |