APC TALHA
APC ‘TALHA’ has been designed and manufactured by APC Factory and belongs to APC M113 Family of Veh (FOV). There is a flexibility in the design that the Engine compartment can accommodate power pack with 212 HP as well as 265 HP Detroit Diesel 6V53/T turbocharged engine. TALHA is an all terrain, amphibious infantry support vehicle with 12.7 mm machine gun as its main armament. Adequate space in crew compartment provides excellent crew comfort. Survivability is enhanced through use of external fuel tanks. Various forms of bolt-on armour can be added in increase armour protection is required for the vehicle. It can negotiate 60% gradient and 30 degree side slope.
| CHARACTERISTICS | |
|---|---|
| Weight, combat loaded | 11.764 tons |
| Weight, curb | 10.34 tons |
| Length | 217 inches |
| Width | 100 inches |
| Height | 73 inches |
| Personnel capacity | 13 (including driver) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 93 gal (360 Liters) |
| View ports | 3 each side, 1 at rear |
| Firing ports | 3 each side |
| ENGINE | |
|---|---|
| Make, model and type | Detroit Diesel 6 V53T, two stroke cycle |
| Rated horse power | 265 HP |
| Gross horse power to combat weight ratio | 22.94:1 HP/ton |
| TRANSMISSION | |
|---|---|
| Make and model | Allison TX100-1A |
| Type | Automatic, 3 speed |
| Steering | Differential or pivot break |
| Pivot break type | Disc |
| PERFORMANCE | |
|---|---|
| Speed (level ground) | 42 mph (67.59 km/h) |
| Speed (10% slope) | 16.2 mph (26.1 km/h) |
| Turning radius | Pivot to infinite |
| Grade | 60% |
| Side slope | 30% |
| Number of wheels | 5 pairs each side |
| Shock absorbers | 3 per side |
| ARMOUR | |
|---|---|
| Type | 5083 Aluminium |
| FINAL DRIVE | |
|---|---|
| Type | Gear |
| RUNNING GEAR | |
|---|---|
| Suspension type | Torsion bar |
| Springing media | Steel torsion bar |
| Wheel size | 24 inches |
| Track type | Steel single pin with detachable rubber pads |
| Number of shoes | 63 left side, 64 right side |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
|---|---|
| Alternator | 100 Amps/28 volts DC |
| Batteries | 2x12 V each |
| FIRE EXTINGUISHER | |
|---|---|
| System | CO2, fixed type in Engine Compartment and portable type in crew compartment. |
| ARMAMENT |
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| 7.62/12.7mm MG |
| OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT |
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| Search light |
| Revolving light |
| Public Address Equipment |
| Smoke/Anti Riot Tear Gas Grenade Launcher |
| Hooter |
| Communication Equipment (Motorola) |