Gurkha | |
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GURKHA LAPV with sniper turret |
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Type | Light Armored Vehicle |
Place of origin | Canada |
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Used by | See Operators |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Terradyne Armored Vehicles Incorporated |
Variants | LAPV, MPV, RPV |
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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 |
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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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The vehicle is in use in the following regions:
The Gurkha appeared in the 2011 film Fast Five.