Development

"The Tarmour heavy armored personnel carrier is a recent Indian conversion of T-55 medium tanks. This heavy APC shows some Israel's influence in its design.Protection of the Tarmour heavy APC is similar to MBTs. It uses Kanchan heavy composite armor. Explosive reactive armor blocks can be added for improved protection. It is claimed that Tarmour's armor provides all-round protection against RPG-7rockets. Vehicle is fittedwith NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems.The Tarmour is armed with a remotely controlled 12.7-mm machine gun. This weapon station is operated by vehicle's commander.Vehicle has a crew of two and provides accommodation for 9 troops. Troops enter and leave the vehicle through the rear door." "The Indian Tarmour Tracked Heavy Armoured Personnel Carrier is a converted Russian T-55 Tank. Though the T-55 is obsolete in comparison to other tanks, its hull still offers higher levels of protection in comparison to standard APC’s and has a rework able internal space when the turret is removed. Israel had proved that their T-55’s called the Tiran could capitalise on these benefits when they converted theirs in to the Achzarit Heavy APC. India appears to now be following this trend. Theirs is called the Tarmour and uses a new superstructure which is reportedly covered in India’s Kanchan Composite armour, as used on the new Arjun Main Battle Tank and Abhay IFV. The vehicle offers protection far and beyond the standard APC of 7.62mm MG fire, but now protection against RPG-7’s. The Tarmour can be fitted with a Remote Weapon Station capable of operating a .50 MG, which is controlled by the vehicle’s commander. The vehicle has a crew of two and provides accommodation for 9 troops. Troops enter and leave the vehicle through the rear door. Data for Tarmour AFV family: Specifications :Optimal Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) system solutions for the mechanized formations for the most demanding operational environments. The Tarmour family of AFVs is based on the conversion of old T55 inventories into top class AFVs with protection similar to MBTs coupled with outstanding mobility and maneuverability. The Tarmour gives the mechanised units overwhelming capabilities- a combination of MBT’s mobility and survivability coupled with adequate firepower and first rate human engineering. OFB offers a wide range of customized possibilities and solutions which can be tailored to suit the specific operational and technical requirements such as •APCs •Ambulances •Combat Engineer's AFVs - Earth Remover - Mine Plough - Mine Roller Characteristics : Weight 41.5 tonne Crew 3 Overall length 9.530 metres Overall height 2.190 metres Overall width 3.590 metres Maximum road speed 60 kmph Engine power 780 hp Power to weight ratio 19 hp/tonne Shallow fording 5 M (with snorkel) Vertical obstacle 0.85 M Trench crossing 2.8 M Gradient 30 degrees Gun 125 mm Rate of fire 8 rds/min Ammunition 44 FSAPDS/HEAT/HE Co-axial machine gun 7.62 mm Anti aircraft machine gun 12.7 mm ----------------- From: Ordinance Factory Board Specifications : Optimal Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) system solutions for the mechanized formations for the most demanding operational environments. The Tarmour family of AFVs is based on the conversion of old T55 inventories into top class AFVs with protection similar to MBTs coupled with outstanding mobility and maneuverability. The Tarmour gives the mechanised units overwhelming capabilities- a combination of MBT's mobility and survivability coupled with adequate firepower and first rate human engineering. OFB offers a wide range of customized possibilities and solutions which can be tailored to suit the specific operational and technical requirements such as "¢ APCs "¢ Ambulances "¢ Combat Engineer's AFVs - Earth Remover - Mine Plough - Mine Roller Characteristics : Weight 41.5 tonne Crew 3 Overall length 9.530 metres Overall height 2.190 metres Overall width 3.590 metres Maximum road speed 60 kmph Engine power 780 hp Power to weight ratio 19 hp/tonne Shallow fording 5 M (with snorkel) Vertical obstacle 0.85 M Trench crossing 2.8 M Gradient 30 degrees Gun 125 mm Rate of fire 8 rds/min Ammunition 44 FSAPDS/HEAT/HE Co-axial machine gun 7.62 mm Anti aircraft machine gun 12.7 mm It is based on the hull of the T-55 tank and answers the need for a heavy, well protected and well armed vehicle adapted to urban combat. The need for a heavy IFV appeared after the First Chechen War during which APCs such as the BTR-80 and BMP-2 suffered heavy losses in urban areas at the hands of Chechen rebels using RPG shoulder-launched anti-tank weapons. As a result, the design incorporates thicker armour, with built-in reactive armour. It also has heavier armament with sufficient elevation to engage targets in multi-story buildings. Comparable conversions: -Temsah heavy APC is a conversion of the Centurion MBT used by Jordan -BMPV-64 heavy armored personnel carrier is a conversion of the T-64 main battle tank used by The Ukraine -BMO-T, BTR-T Russian army -Namer (Merk IV), Nemmera (Mark I), Achzarit, Nakpadon, Nagmachon - "

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Tarmour APC specifications
Dimensions (l-w-h):	4.39 x 1.8 x 2.03 m (172 x 70 x 80 in)
Total weight, battle ready:	3,20 short tons (6,400 ibs)
Crew :	2+4 (Driver, co-driver/Commander, 4 passengers)
Propulsion:	Mahindra 2.49 L CRDE BS-3 105 hp
Suspensions:	4x4 independent leaf springs, SA.
Top Speed (flat)	120 kph (75 mph)
Range (road)	530 km (330 mi)
Armament	Portable small arm, depends on the unit/mission
Armour	Variable level armour kit (see notes).
Total Production	Around 900 (est.)

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