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| TATA MRAP / TATA QRAF | |
|---|---|
| Type | MRAP |
| Place of origin | INDIA |
| Service history | |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Tata Advanced Systems |
| Produced | 2011–present |
| No. built | 9,000[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | CAT I: 28,000–29,500 lbs (12.7–13.4 t) CAT II: 30,000–32,000 lbs (13.6–14.5 t)[2] |
| Length | 21.17–23.5 ft (6.5–7.2 m) |
| Width | 8.25 ft(2.5 m) |
| Height | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Crew | 3–7 |
| Engine | 9.3L, 570 cubic inches MaxxForce D9.3I6 I6[3] 330 hp (250 kW) @ 2,100 rpm; 375 hp (280 kW) in Plus and Dash variants |
| Power/weight | 18.9–20 hp/US ton |
| Payload capacity | 3,650–11,150 lbs (1.6–5 t) |
| Transmission | Allison 3000 5-speed automatic |
| Suspension | 4×4, wheeled semi-elliptical leaf springs |
| Ground clearance | 14" (0.35 m) |
Steering system | 58–68 ft (18–21 m) turning circle |
The TATA MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) is an armored fighting vehicle designed by Indian company Tata Group's subsidiary Tata Advanced Systems. TATA QRAF is an Indian army variant.[4]
Design
The TATA MRAP comes with dual rear wheels for increased load carrying capacity, such as an ambulance or EFP protected variant. The latest model produced is the MaxxPro Dash, which is a smaller and lighter category 1 model. Both the Plus and Dash models use the MaxxForce 10 engine with 375 hp, in place of the DT 530 with 330 hp, used in the original base model produced.
The TATA MRAP uses a crew capsule with a V-shaped hull, mounted on an International 7000 chassis. The V-hull deflects the blast of a land mine or improvised explosive device (IED) away from the vehicle to protect its occupants. Because the chassis is mounted outside the armored crew capsule, there are concerns that it will likely be destroyed in the event of an ambush, leaving the soldiers inside stranded.[5] However, according to Navistar Defense spokesperson Roy Wiley, the MaxxPro "did extremely well during the tests, and we are extremely pleased."[6] This design may prove as effective as the Krauss-Maffei Wegmann ATF Dingo that uses a similar design, one which mounts an armored capsule to a Unimog chassis. This design has survived a 7 kg (15 lb) land mine blast with no injuries.[7]
Production
Initially just two vehicles were delivered for testing at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in March 2007.
On 19 September 2012, 743 Category I MaxxPros were ordered. The MaxxPro was by now the only Category I MRAP still receiving fresh orders.[8]
On 19 September 2012, Navistar received an order worth $282 million to upgrade more than 2,300 MaxxPro Dash vehicles to the MaxxPro Dash ISS version. The upgrades include the Diamond Xtream Mobility Independent suspension system. The upgrade is designed to give the vehicles improved capability and technology for a lower cost than purchasing a brand-new vehicle. Work began in December in Afghanistan in the field and was completed by June 2013.[1]
Variants
TATA Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle
TATA Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle (QRFV) is an Indian Army variant.
Operators
Current operators
Bangladesh –
- Bangladesh Army: 11 in service.
India
- Indian Army: 200 in service.
See also
References
- ^ a b Navistar Defense Receives $282 Million Order for MRAP Upgrades Archived 21 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine – Trucktrend.com, 19 September 2012
- ^ Wojdyla, Ben (8 February 2008). "Chicago Auto Show: International MaxxPro". Jalopnik. Archived from the original on 11 February 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2008.
- ^ "D9.3I6 – MaxxForce&trade". Archived from the original on 25 May 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ "$200M+ to Plasan to Armor MaxxPro MRAPs". Archived from the original on 17 January 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2008.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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defensenews1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Krauss-Maffei Wegmann – Ihr Partner rund um Wehrtechnik". Archived from the original on 28 September 2007.
- ^ "Breaking International News & Views". Retrieved 17 March 2008.[dead link]
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