Boraq Armored Personnel Carrier APC

Description

The Boraq APC is one of the tracked amphibious types of APCs and well characterized among its other similar armored vehicles at the same level by proper armor protection, higher mobility, and capability of crossing obstacles and uneven roads at high speed as well as accomplishing heavy maneuvers. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSWeight13 TNo. of Crew12 (driver, gunner, and 10 crew members)Engine typeDiesel, 4-stroke, 8-cylinder with V-shaped arrangement, air-cooled with turbochargerPower to weight ratio25.4 hp./tonSpeed on road (1st class road) / while afloat65/ 5 km/hCapability of crossing vertical obstacleMax. 0.7 mNegotiable gradientMax. 30 deg.Negotiable side slopeMax. 25 deg.Main armament12.7mm DSK MGRate of fire600 round per minute(rpm), velocity of 800 m/sElevation/ Traverse angle26-78 deg./ 360 deg.Max. fire range1600 mCruising range on dry land (fuel endurance)625 km