- Mohafiz
Infobox Weapon
name=Mohafiz
caption=Mohafiz APC
origin=PAK
type=Armored personnel carrier
is_vehicle=yes
designer=Heavy Industries Taxila
manufacturer=Heavy Industries Taxila
design_date=1990s
production_date=Possibly2003 [ [http://www.pakistanlink.com/headlines/oct03/20/02.html Saudi Crown Prince witnesses exhibition of Pak Defense Production.] ]
used_by=Iraq ,Pakistan
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vehicle_range=Mohafiz is a security vehicle designed and manufactured at
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT). It's based on the chassis of theLand Rover Defender . [ [http://www.pakdef.info/pakmilitary/ideas2006/index.html IDEAS 2006 Defence Exhibition.] ]It had been displayed in
2002 at the IDEAS 2002 exhibition in Karachi. [ [http://www.pakdef.info/ideas2002/index.html IDEAS 2002 - Defence Exhibition.] ]Design
The hull of this vehicle has been fabricated using welded Aluminum Armour. It has a 360 degrees rotating turret at the top for the commander. The wind screens are bullet proof and has run flat tires. The seating capacity is for 8 persons and has 10 firing ports on the rear and both sides.
The vehicle also has a Weapon Tear Gas Shell Thrower, a 7.62 mm machine gun, communication and public address system, siren and search light.
References
See also
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List of modern armoured fighting vehicles
*Pakistani Arms Industry External links
* [http://www.ideaspakistan.com/iraq%20visit%20to%20pakistan.htm Ideas Pakistan]
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