The VRDE Light Armoured Vehicle (LAWV) is a lightweight four-wheeled all-wheel-drive armored combat vehicles developed by Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) for the Indian Army. Based on the Canadian LAV III light-armored vehicle, which in turn is based on the Swiss MOWAG Piranha III 8x8, the Armoured Vehicle is the Indian Army's first indigenous armored vehicle. The production is commencing at Ordnance Factory Medak.
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
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