VRDE Light Armoured Vehicle

The VRDE Light Armoured Vehicle (LAWV) is a lightweight four-wheeled all-wheel-drive armored combat vehicles developed by Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) for the Indian Army. Based on the Canadian LAV III light-armored vehicle, which in turn is based on the Swiss MOWAG Piranha III 8x8, the Armoured Vehicle is the Indian Army's first indigenous armored vehicle.

Light Armoured Wheeled Vehicle (LAWV) a technology demonstrator has been developed as Armoured Personnel Carrier for reconnaissance and counter insurgency and riot control Operations.

Specification
Bulletproof windshield glass for driver and commander
 * Crew             : 6
 * Configuration    : 4 x 4, rear engine
 * Engine type      : Four-stroke, water-cooled, turboccharged
 * Maximum power    : 160 hp @ 2400 rpm
 * Maximum torque   : 52.5 kg.m @ 1800 rpm
 * Gear-box         : Manual, 5 forward and 1 reverse
 * Dimensions (lxbxh): 5830 x2230 x2200 mm
 * Wheelbase        : 3210 mm
 * FAW/RAW/GVW      : 3500/4200/7700 kg
 * Payload          : 1000 kg
 * Maximum speed    : 84 km/h
 * Ground clearance : 280 mm
 * Protection       : Against 7.62 mm AP
 * Fire Power       : 7.62 mm MG