On 19 March 2013, Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) announced that its Burraq MRAP Vehicle was nearing the end of its prototype phase and would be unveiled in next three to four months.[1]
In October 2013, a spokesman of Heavy Industries Taxila said, “Burraq is on hold,” but gave no reason.[7]
Design
Armament
The Burraq MRAP Vehicle is armed with a remote controlled .50-caliber heavy machine gun.[1] It also has 4 smoke grenades (2 at front, 2 at rear) used to create smoke screens or to provide opportunity for movement over ground covered by fire.[2]
Mobility
The Burraq MRAP is powered by an Isuzu NPS-75 engine delivering 150 horsepower (110kW). The Isuzu NPS-75 engine originally drives a manual transmission with an option of automatic transmission also. Capable of manual and automatic power-shifting, the transmission has 5 forward and 1 reverse speed(s).[2]
The suspension consists of hydraulic dampers and leaf springs with telescopic shock absorbers, which provide a stable firing platform while the vehicle is moving at speed over rough terrain particularly in North-West Pakistan.[3]
The vehicle weighs around 8−10 tonnes and has a power-to-weight ratio of 15-18hp/tonne.
Protection
Protection against IED's: The Burraq MRAP Vehicle can withstand IED blasts of up to 10kg.[1] It uses a V-shaped hull & raised crew compartment to increase vehicle & crew survivability by deflecting an upward directed blast from an IED (or landmine) away from the vehicle.[5] The occupants sit on blast mitigating seats.
Protection against bullets up to 12.7mm caliber: The troops compartment of the Burraq MRAP Vehicle provides B7 Plus Protection against 12.7mm caliber rounds fired from a distance of 200 m.[2] It can be fitted with add-on armor to withstand 14.5mm caliber rounds.[5]
