Not that we will EVER buy these, as reported above, but interesting from a manufacturing point of view for our own Ordnance Manufacturing efforts.
These VIPER Tracked IFV's for HIT Taxila shown below are based on modified Vietnam era M113 APC chassis and drive components (but with a newer engine).
HIT took these refurbished APC's and built and entire range of tracked vehicles with them, don't know what export success they will have with them.
Pakistan’s HIT unveils Viper IFV
Dmitry Fediushko, Karachi - Jane's Defence Weekly
29 November 2018
Pakistan’s Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) armour manufacturer unveiled its Viper IFV at the IDEAS 2018 international defence exhibition and seminar held in Karachi, Pakistan, on 27-30 November. Source: Dmitry Fediushko
Pakistani armour manufacturer Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) unveiled its latest infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), the Viper, at the IDEAS 2018 international defence exhibition, held in Karachi, Pakistan, between 27-30 November.
The Viper is based on a lengthened chassis derived from the M113 tracked armoured personnel carrier (APC) and has six road wheels on each side compared to the M113's five. Unlike the M113, the IFV is additionally protected by appliqué armour.
"The Viper weighs some 16 tonnes and is protected in accordance with Level IV STANAG 4569 [all-round protection against 14.5 mm armour-piercing bullets fired at a distance of 200 m]," a source from HTI told
Jane's at IDEAS 2018.
The Viper has retained the internal layout of the M113 APC, with the powerpack mounted in the front right part of the hull. The vehicle transports up to 13 soldiers (including a crew of three) in anti-blast seats without neck protection. However, the hull lacks a spall liner or any additional anti-fragmentation protection for the crew and dismounts. The vehicle's troop compartment is fitted with an exit ramp.
The prototype of the Viper has been fitted with a modified Turra 30 remotely controlled weapon station (RCWS) armed with a Slovak-made Shipunov 2A42 30 mm automatic cannon, Kalashnikov PKT 7.62 mm medium machine gun (MG), two ready-to-use 9M113 Konkurs (AT-6 'Spandrel') anti-tank guided missiles and smoke dischargers. The Konkurs missiles and Kalashnikov MG, the source noted, were supplied by East European NATO member states.
The RCWS's sensor suite incorporates a daylight TV camera, infrared sight, and laser rangefinder. The commander's workstation can additionally be fitted with a panoramic sight.
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APC 'Talha'
Heavy Industries Taxila [HIT] has indigenously designed and manufactured APC Talha, which is an all terrain, amphibious infantry support vehicle with 12.7 mm Machine Gun as its main armament. APC Talha has been designed and manufactured by HIT with Ukrainian engines. It is all terrain, amphibious infantry support vehicle with 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament. Survivability has been enhanced through use of external fuel tanks. Various forms of armour can be added for protection of the vehicle.
APC 'Saad'
HIT has recently developed next generation APC Saad with a 350-400 Horse Power engine, which conforms to the dictates of future battlefield environments.
APC (RBS-70) 'Mouz'
Mouz is a Talha based APC Carrying RBS-70 Weapon System along with its crew of 4 persons.
Baktar Shikan 'Maaz'
Maaz is a Talha based APC carrying Baktar Shikan Weapon System along with its crew of 4 persons.
Logistic Vehicle 'Al-Qaswa'
It is one of the variant of APC capable of enhancing the logistic support to operational echelons. It can be used for carrying fuel, ration, ammunition and supplies across all types of terrain. The vehicle platform can also be used for other adaptations such as weapon station, refrigeration unit, radar, ambulance, etc.
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 'Al-Hamza'
This vehicle has been developed with a Chinese one-man turret and 25 mm cannon.
Recovery Vehicle 'Al-Hadeed'
The maintenance / recovery vehicle is a Talha APC that has been modified by installing a crane which can lift and place heavy loads. It also has a hydraulic winch with a fair lead assembly for retrieving disabled vehicles. A crew of three can operate the vehicle and its equipment. It has mini workshop including lathe, welding plant, compressor, grinder, battery charger, towing and illumination equipment.