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KamAZ-53949 Typhoon-K

4x4 armored mine-resistant ambush protectedFielded 2017Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
Length 6.7 m
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System
Type4x4 armored mine-resistant ambush protected
Date of introduction2017
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerRemdieselMed[1]
Configuration4x4Med[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.7 m22 ftMed[1]
Width2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Height2.8 m9 ftMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineCummins 6ISBe 350 P-6Med[1]
Engine power350 hpMed[1]
Transmissionsix-speed automatic transmission system.Med[1]
Cruising range1,000 km621 mi · 540 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed100 km/h62 mph · 54 ktMed[1]
SuspensionThe Typhoon-K is equipped with a hydro-pneumatic independent suspension system with ride height adjustment according to the requirements of the users.Med[1]
Fording1.5 m without preparationMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe 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 STMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Variants
Linza Armored AmbulanceArmored Ambulance.[1]
Command Post VehicleC2 version.[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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. KamAZ-53949 Typhoon-K Russian 4x4 Armored Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import