KAMAZ Typhoon

History of Typhoon Kamaz

The experience of the Russian military in the Chechen war, as well as observations of the US-led wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as massive modernization efforts, led the country to develop an entirely new family of mine-resistant ambush protection vehicles (MRAP). These vehicles serve ground forces and police operations by providing protection against small arms fire/shrapnel and, perhaps more importantly, against mines, missile/grenade attacks and improvised devices.

The result was the 2010 Typhoon initiative, which spawned a new generation of car families. The successful evaluation phase of KAMAZ's Typhoon MRAP culminated in a procurement contract in 2012 and a public debut in 2014.

The KAMAZ Typhoon provides protection against small arms fire and directed explosives through a robust armor scheme (using a mix of steel and ceramic), bulletproof windows, reinforced seat and chassis substructures, and high ground clearance. State-of-the-art systems in-house increase situational awareness. The 21-ton vehicle has run-flat tires and an adjustable ride height. Suspension is spread across all wheels for off-road comfort.

The integrated air filter unit and HVAC system provide additional comfort for crew and passengers. A typical operator consists of two people, with car-style doors for easy entry/entry into the cabin, while passenger seats in the rear cabin can accommodate up to 16 people. The seats are positioned along the inner cabin wall and include restraint systems for bumpy rides or when the vehicle rolls over. For durability and passenger safety, the seat is attached to the fuselage in its upper part rather than its lower part.

The ramp on the stern wall is lowered to allow wider access to the passenger area, and a roof hatch is also provided, as well as a starboard-mounted rectangular door. Cannon ports in the fuselage walls allow passengers to use their personal weapons against external threats.

The KAMAZ Typhoon shares up to 86% parts commonality with other family vehicles. The line includes a 4x4 wheelset, which itself includes sub-variants covering the base armoured vehicle (Type 5388), the dedicated armoured personnel carrier (APC) and the armoured cargo vehicle (Type 53888).

Again, the 6x6 wheeled model (6396/63968) follows this example, but also includes a variant more suitable for amphibious APC/IFV roles (model 63969). This model uses an all-new solid-state body, a redesigned front, and a Remote Weapon Station (RWS) mount mounted on top of the fuselage.

The line is available in 8x8 wheeled versions (models 6398 and 63988).

The performance of the 6x6 wheeled version includes a top speed of 65 mph and a range of up to 745 miles. Power is provided by an RM3-5367 I6 diesel engine mated to an automatic transmission system.

Specification

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Armor

Depends on weapon.

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