The Al-Qaswa (Arabic: ٱلْقَصْوَاء) is a tracked logistics vehicle developed by Pakistan's Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT). It is based on the M113 APC and can carry 6 tones of military supplies. [4][5][6]
Etymology
The vehicle is named after a female Arabian camel of Prophet Muhammad which he owned.
Overview
The first prototype of the Al Qaswa was completed in 2002. Designed for logistics roles, the vehicle can carry 6 tones of military supplies in its cargo compartment across all types of cross-country terrain especially in Pakistan's multi-terrain region. [7][8]
The vehicle is based on the chassis of the popular American M113 APC but instead of the normal five road wheels, the Al-qaswa has six on each side which gives the vehicle greater weight distribution and payload capacity. Furthermore, the cargo compartment can be adapted for different combat scenarios such as a weapons station for mortars, missile launchers, radars, Tactical Command Vehicle (TCV), MEDEVAC, maintenance vehicle etc. [4][8]
Operators
See also
External links
References
- ^ "APC MANUFACTURING FACTORY". HIT Official Website.
- ^ "HIT Catalogue" (PDF). Heavy Industries Taxila Official Website.
- ^ "Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT)" (PDF). Defence Export Promotion Organization.
- ^ a b "LOGISTIC VEHICLE (AL QASWA)". HIT Official Website.
- ^ "Defence expo attracts large crowds on final day". Dawn News. 2018-12-01.
- ^ "HIT's vehicle showcase". Jane’s Defense Weekly. 2002-09-25.
- ^ "Pakistan Army". Archived from the original on 2013-10-12.
- ^ a b Nikolov, Boyoko (2020-09-20). "Pakistan has its own armored vehicles".
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