Al-Qaswa logistics vehicle
| Al-Qaswa | |
|---|---|
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier (logistics vehicle) |
| Place of origin |
 Pakistan |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight |
14.5 ton (32,694 lb) Payload: 6 ton (13,485 lb) |
| Length | 220 in |
| Width | 100 in |
| Height | 98.25 in |
| Crew | 2 (including driver) |
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| Engine |
Detroit Diesel 6V53T 265 HP @ 2800 r.p.m. |
| Suspension | Torsion bars |
Al-Qaswa is an armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed and manufactured in Pakistan by Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT). The design is a modernised version of the M113-A2-Mk1 APC.
Designed for logistics roles, the vehicle can carry 6 tonnes of military supplies in its cargo compartment across all types of cross-country terrain (see Geography of Pakistan). The vehicle platform can also be adapted for use in other roles such as missile launcher, radar station, ambulance, maintenance vehicle, etc.
Development
The Al Qaswa logistic vehicle was developed by Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) who have considerable experience in the design, development and production of armoured fighting vehicles.The first prototype of the Alb Qaswa was completed in 2002 but as far as it is known the vehicle has yet to enter quantity production.This is the latest in an increasing number of variants of the BAE Systems, US Combat Systems M113 which have been developed in Pakistan to meet local operational requirements. HIT has also developed the Talha APC of which 44 have already been supplied to Iraq.Some of these vehicles have five dual rubber tyred road wheels either side while other versions, such as the Al Qaswa logistic vehicle has six road wheels either side which gives the vehicle greater volume and payload.
Users
- Pakistan Army: 200 to be procured.[1]
See also
- Related development
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