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light-armored vehicle, which in turn is based on the

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. Light Armoured Wheeled Vehicle (LAWV) a technology demonstrator has been developed as Armoured Personnel Carrier for reconnaissance and counter insurgency and riot control Operations.

Specification

* Crew : 6 * Configuration : 4 x 4, rear engine * Engine type : Four-stroke, water-cooled, turbocharged * Maximum power : @ 2400 rpm * Maximum torque : 52.5 kg.m @ 1800 rpm * Gear-box : Manual, 5 forward and 1 reverse * Dimensions (lxbxh): 5830 x2230 x2200 mm * Wheelbase : 3210 mm * FAW/RAW/GVW : 3500/4200/7700 kg * Payload : 1000 kg * Maximum speed : 84 km/h * Ground clearance : 280 mm * Protection : Against 7.62 mm AP * Fire Power : 7.62 mm MG Bulletproof windshield glass for driver and commander

References

{{Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Armoured personnel carriers of India