What is Typhoon-K Vehicle?

About Typhoon-K Vehicle:

• Kamaz-53949 Typhoon-K is a Russian-made 4x4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.
• It was developed by Remdiesel, a subsidiary of KamAZ. 
• It was developed for the safe transportation of troops and military cargo in areas with a high risk of mines. 
• It can also be configured as a command post vehicle, ambulance, and logistics support vehicle.
• Features:
  • It measures 6.7 m long, 2.5 m wide, and 2.8 m high. It has a curb weight of 13,700 kg and can carry a payload of 2,000 kg.
  • It has a maximum road speed of 100 km/h and a range of up to 1,000 km without refueling.
  • The vehicle accommodates two crew members and eight fully equipped troops.
  • The hull features four side doors and a rear door. The roof is fitted with two hatches for observation, firing, and emergency exit purposes.
  • It can withstand the impact of 8 kg TNT explosion under the floor and 10kg TNT explosion under the wheels.
  • The vehicle also features a signature reduction package, an all-around video surveillance system, and an automatic fire-extinguishing unit.
  • It is fitted with a stabilised remotely controlled weapon station (RCWS). The RCWS can be armed with medium-to-heavy machine guns.

Q1: What is the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?

It is one of the Central Armed Police Forces of India. The ITBP is responsible for guarding the India-China border, stretching over 3,488 km from the Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in Arunachal Pradesh. Apart from this, the Force also has important roles in many internal security duties and operations against Left Wing Extremism in the state of Chhattisgarh. ITBP also conducts relief and rescue operations as 'First Responders' for natural calamities in the Himalayan region.

Source: ITBP to get Russian KAMAZ Typhoon Vehicle for LAC