Terradyne Armored Vehicles Inc. GURKHA

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Gurkha
Gurkha LAPV.jpg
GURKHA LAPV with sniper turret
Type Light Armored Vehicle
Place of origin Canada
Service history
Used by See Operators
Production history
Manufacturer Terradyne Armored Vehicles Incorporated
Variants LAPV, MPV, RPV
Specifications
Weight 19,000 lb (8,600 kg)
Length 5.5 m (18 ft 1 in)
Width 2.16 m (7 ft 1 in)
Height 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
Crew 8–10

Main
armament
Optional gun turret
Engine 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel Engine
390 h.p
Transmission 4 x 4
Ground clearance 355 mm (14.0 in)
Speed 150 km/h (93 mph)

Gurkha is an armored military and law enforcement vehicle built by Ontario-based Terradyne Armored Vehicles Inc. who now own all global rights to this product. This 4x4 light armored patrol vehicle is currently produced in three tactical configurations each of which employs the Ford F550 chassis.

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[edit] Variants

  • LAPV (light armored patrol vehicle)
  • MPV (multi purpose vehicle)
  • RPV (rapid patrol vehicle)

[edit] Operators

The GURKHA vehicle is in use in the following regions:

  • Australia
  • Vietnam
  • Saudia Arabia
  • UAE
  • Iraq
  • Oman
  • Bahrain
  • Bulgaria
  • Jamaica
  • Nigeria
  • Libya
  • Canada
  • USA

[edit] In popular culture

The Gurkha appeared in the 2011 film Fast Five.

[edit] References

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