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  "id": "kamaz-53949-typhoon-k",
  "name": "KamAZ-53949 Typhoon-K",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "4x4 armored mine-resistant ambush protected",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2017,
  "operators": [
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  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The Kamaz-53949 Typhoon-K is a 4×4 mine-protected armored vehicle manufactured by Remdiesel, a subsidiary of KAMAZ, to meet the requirements of armed forces and special units worldwide. The vehicle was recently displayed at the International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2017 held in Moscow, Russia, in August.",
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      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Remdiesel",
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      "conf": "medium"
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      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
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      "conf": "medium"
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      "k": "crew",
      "v": 2,
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      "conf": "medium"
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      "k": "length_m",
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      "k": "width_m",
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      "conf": "medium"
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      "k": "engine_name",
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      "conf": "medium"
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      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 350,
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      "conf": "medium"
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      "label": "Transmission",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "six-speed automatic transmission system.",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 1000,
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    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 100,
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      "label": "Suspension",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "The Typhoon-K is equipped with a hydro-pneumatic independent suspension system with ride height adjustment according to the requirements of the users.",
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      "conf": "medium"
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    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.5 m without preparation",
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      "conf": "medium"
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      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "The vehicle protects the occupants from 14.5mm-calibre ammunition, armour-piercing rounds and incendiary rounds. It can withstand the impact of 8kg TNT explosion under the floor and 10kg TNT explosion under the wheels. The vehicle offers ST",
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      "conf": "medium"
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      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
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      "conf": "medium"
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  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Linza Armored Ambulance",
      "text": "Armored Ambulance.",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Command Post Vehicle",
      "text": "C2 version.",
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  "art": "apc8",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/kamaz-53949-typhoon-k.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-kamaz-53949-typhoon-k": {
      "title": "KamAZ-53949 Typhoon-K Russian 4x4 Armored Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/KamAZ-53949_Typhoon-K_Russian_4x4_Armored_Mine-Resistant_Ambush_Protected",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}