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Kestrel 8x8 Wheeled Armored Amphibious Platform (WHAP / WAP)

CountryIndia
ManufactureTata / DRDO - India
OPERATORSIndia
Year2017
Production1 Units
ROLES Common platform for various roles
  • Amphibious
  • Infantry Support
  • Reconnaissance (RECCE)
  • Troop-Carrying
  • Length25.6 ft (7.8 m)
    Width9.68 ft (2.95 m)
    Height7.48 ft (2.28 m)
    Weight22,500 to 26,000 kg (55,000 lb)
    GVW OF VARIANTS 19.5 to 27 ton (amphibian capabilities up to 24.5 t)
    MOBILITY
    CONFIGURATION 8*8 with 8*4 mode option
    ENGINE >Cummins Diesel Engine configurable
  • three power ratings (600 , 525 & 450hp)
  • Max torque 600 hp @ 1800-2000 rpm
  • max torque 2508 nm @ 1100-1600 rpm
  • POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO 22-25 hp/ton
    Cooling system hydraulic motor driven fans
    TRANSMISSION
  • Fully Automatic transmissions with retarder
  • Under chasis driveline
  • TRANSFER CASE Two speed
    AXLE All live axles
    SUSPENSION Independent with Hydro-gas suspension for better platform stability and ride comfort
    STEERING Power assisted
    BRAKES Air over hydraulic with ABS
    Maximum Speed60 mph (100 kph)
    ON ROAD SPEED 90-100 km/h
    CROSS COUNTRY SPEED 35-40 km/h
    AMPHIBIAN CAPABILITIESAmphibious with Hydro Jets - up to GVW of 2.4 ton
    Amphibious speed on water 8-10 kmph
    FREEBOARD HEIGHT 300 mm
    Range 600 km
    CRUISING RANGE
  • Min range on road – 500 km
  • min cross country range – 250 km
  • Maneuverability
    Gradient 60%
    Side slope 40%
    Vertical step 0.6 m
    Trench 2 m
    Fording Amphibious
    Lethality
    Armament - STANDARD
  • 1 x 30mm automatic cannon
  • 1 x 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
  • 2 x Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) launchers
  • Armament - OPTIONAL (with Remote Weapons Station:
  • 1 x 12.7mm heavy machine gun
  • 1 x 40mm automatic grenade launcher
  • SURVIVABILITY
  • Run flat tyres with CTIS
  • Double floor V-type mine Protection with shick ressitant sears and foot pads
  • NBC protection system
  • BALLISTIC PROTECTION
  • Modular as per requirement
  • Protection against small arms and shell splinters
  • BASELINE As per STANAG 4569 level III all round
    MINE PROTECTION As per STANAG 4569 level III
    SUVIVABILITY ENHANCERS NBC and IFDSS
    Accessories
  • day/night vision,
  • communication UHF/VHF/HF
  • Inertial Navigation System with GPS
  • Power operated rear door ramps
  • Crew2-3 + 9-12



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