| Hamza 6x6 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Armored vehicle |
| Place of origin |  Pakistan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Cavalier Group |
| Designed | 2017 |
| Manufacturer | Heavy Industries Taxila |
| Developed from | Hamza 8x8 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 19,500 kg (43,000 lb) |
| Length | 7.6 m (300 in) |
| Width | 2.55 m (100 in) |
| Height | 2.65 m (104 in) |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 10 |
| Armor | B7 (upto level 5 STANAG 4569) protection |
| Engine | Caterpillar C9 or Cummins ISM 500 |
| Drive | 6x6 8x8 |
| Transmission | Caterpillar CX28 |
| Ground clearance | 400 mm (16 in) |
Operational range | ~ 500 km (310 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h (65 mph) |
| References | [1][2] |
The Hamza 6x6 MRAP is an armored fighting vehicle designed by Cavalier Group, Pakistan. It is developed from the Hamza 8x8 MRAP and features a V-shaped armored hull design.
Overview
[edit]The Hamza 6x6 is a 6-wheeled version of Cavalier Group's previous Hamza 8x8 MCV. It was first revealed during the BIDEC-2017 defence expo at Manama and was reportedly developed for the Pakistan Army. It can carry up to 13 fully equipped soldiers with provision to mount an RCWS fitted with either a heavy machine gun or up to 30mm auto-cannons. [3][4][5]
Operational history
[edit]There hasn't been any reported deployment of Hamza in any active combat zone inside or outside Pakistan.[citation needed]
Versions
[edit]- Hamza 6x6 MCV - Normal variant
- Hamza Medical Support - MEDEVAC version
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "HAMZA 6X6 Multi Role Combat Vehicle" (PDF). Cavalier Group Official Website. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "Hamza 6x6 IFV". DEPO. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ Khan, Bilal (2017-10-16). "Cavalier Group unveils Hamza 6×6 Multi-Role Combat Vehicle". Quwa.org.
- ^ "Organised terrorism biggest threat to our foundation, says former COAS". Geo News. 2017-10-19.
- ^ Khan, Bilal (2019-02-10). "Armoured Vehicles (Part 1): How Pakistan is Not Pushing the Manufacturing Needle Far Enough". Quwa.org.