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PMEW LTD offering URO VAMTAC
Turkey and Pak
Pak also developing Light Armed Vehicle Assault” (LAVA)
https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/pakistan-aims-to-develop-a-light-armoured-vehicle.497955/
Ever heard of Tata motors ? Mahindra ?
Developed there ? Nopes.
Yasoob already in service.
have they started trials on this ?
Hamza 8x8 MCV indigenously developed by Blitzkrieg Defense Solutions is launched as a “New Category of Vehicle” combining technical and tactical characteristics of MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) and 8x8 Combat vehicle. This combination offers high level performance in terms of Mobility, Survivability, Carrying Capacity, and Firepower. The ongoing Asymmetric warfare role has specifically been kept into design consideration while not compromising classical Warfare role.
•Hamza 8x8 MCV offers:
•Extreme Mobility ; Power to Weight ration of over 20 Hp/ton combined with fully Independent Suspension, Inter-Wheel and inter-Axle Differential Locks, ABS Disc Brakes and CTIS (Centralized Tyre Inflation System) and much more.
•Maximum Situational Awareness ; A large windscreen and 13 sight glasses offering excellent situational awareness for entire crew. This is further supplemented by day and night cameras and displays.
•Highest Payload ; Over 15 Tons of useful Payload maximizing load carrying capability for various needs.
•Highest Survivability ; Highest Survivability and Protection Package of upto STANAG 4569 Level 4.
•Largest Internal Volume ; Largest available internal space for up to 14 crew, or for any mission specific role.
•Lethal Firepower ; Highest Payload allowing for big Weapon Stations, from 12.7mm HMG to 30mm Cannon.
Hamza 8X8 MCV can be used for various missions such as:
- Infantry Fighting Vehicle with 30 mm cannon
- Armored Personnel Carrier with 50 Cal HMG
- Armored Medical Evacuation
- Self Propelled Mortar Carrier
- Light Anti-Tank/ Heavy Anti-Tank
- Light Anti-Aircraft Defense (LAAD)
SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
•Combat Weight : 21 Tons •Dimensions (L x W X H) : 7.5m x 2.6m x 2.6m
•Wheel Base:1.4m / 2.01m / 1.4m •Ground Clearance : < 500 mm •Max Crew : 2 + 10
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
•Protection : Ballistic, Mine and IED as per STANAG 4569
•Mobility : Central Tyres Inflation System (CTIS) & Run-Flat Tyres
•Safety : Anti-Blast Seating system
DRIVELINE & TRANSMISSION
•Engine type : Heavy Duty Diesel Caterpillar C9 8.8 L 6-Cyl
•Transmission : Caterpillar CX28 Electronic Controlle 6-Speed Auto
•Tyres : 395/85 R20 All Terrain •Suspension : Fully Independent
•Transfer Case : 2 Speed with Longitudinal Differential Lock
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
•Speed : 105 km/hr •Gradient : 60% •Side Slope : 30% •Vertical Obstacle : 0.5 m
•Ditch crossing: 1.5 m •Turning radius : 9.5 m •Trench : 1 m •Cruising range : < 600 km
Hamza MCV aimed to satisfy two different requirements of the Pakistani Army: a requirement for a 8x8 wheeled vehicle as armored personnel carrier for rapid deployment of infantry was issued in 2014, while a separate requirement for a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle for counter-insurgency not only in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) but also along an increasingly pervasive road network in the Pakistan. The Hamza is be capable of meeting both requirements as a single, locally made vehicle and and procuring it from Blitzkrieg would be in line with the Ministry of Defense Production (MoDP) and armed forces’ mandate of sourcing internally. This would be a major advantage by reducing costs and the logistics Subsidiarily it can also be deployed for CPEC security and border patrol.
Passing through all the phases of product development cycle of Armored vehicles, Hamza has successfully passed the "internal tests and trials" phase and is looking for potential buyers from both local and international market.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hamza-8x8-mcv-sarmad-sarwar