KamAZ-53949 Typhoon-K Russian 4x4 Armored Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)

The Kamaz-53949 Typhoon-K is a 4×4 mine-protected armored vehicle manufactured by Remdiesel, a subsidiary of KAMAZ, to meet the requirements of armed forces and special units worldwide. The vehicle was recently displayed at the International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2017 held in Moscow, Russia, in August. Russian state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport and Remdiesel signed an agreement to promote the vehicle in export markets across North Africa, the Middle East, Central, and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) regions. The Typhoon-K is primarily used to safely transport troops and military cargoes in mine-inflated zones. It can also be configured as a command post vehicle, ambulance, and logistics support vehicle. Kamaz-53949 design The Typhoon-K is based on the common chassis utilized by the Kamaz family of all-wheel drive medium and heavy-duty vehicles. The vehicle also shares most of the components and assemblies with the other platforms in the family. 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. The Kamaz-53949 vehicle measures 6.7m-long, 2.5m-wide, and 2.8m-high. It has a curb weight of 13,700kg and can carry a payload of 2,000kg. The vehicle also features a signature reduction package, an all-around video surveillance system, and an automatic fire-extinguishing unit. Armament of Kamaz-53949 Typhoon-K The Kamaz-53949 is fitted with a stabilized remotely controlled weapon station (RCWS). The RCWS can be armed with medium-to-heavy machine guns, including a 7.62mm medium machine gun (MMG) or a 12.7mm / 14.5mm heavy machine gun (HMG).