Hamza 6x6

Hamza 6x6
Type	Armored vehicle
Place of origin	Pakistan
Production history
Designer	Cavalier Group
Designed	2017
Manufacturer	Heavy Industries Taxila
Developed from	Hamza 8x8
Specifications
Mass	19,500 kg (43,000 lb)
Length	7.6 m (300 in)
Width	2.55 m (100 in)
Height	2.65 m (104 in)
Crew	2
Passengers	10
Armor	B7 (upto level 5 STANAG 4569) protection
Engine	Caterpillar C9 or Cummins ISM 500
Drive	6x6 8x8
Transmission	Caterpillar CX28
Ground clearance	400 mm (16 in)
Operational range	~ 500 km (310 mi)
Maximum speed	105 km/h (65 mph)
References	[1] [2]

The Hamza 6x6 MRAP is an armored fighting vehicle designed by Cavalier Group, Pakistan. It is developed from the Hamza 8x8 MRAP and features a V-shaped armored hull design.

Overview

The Hamza 6x6 is a 6-wheeled version of Cavalier Group's previous Hamza 8x8 MCV. It was first revealed during the BIDEC-2017 defence expo at Manama and was reportedly developed for the Pakistan Army. It can carry up to 13 fully equipped soldiers with provision to mount an RCWS fitted with either a heavy machine gun or up to 30mm auto-cannons. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Operational history

There hasn't been any reported deployment of Hamza in any active combat zone inside or outside Pakistan.^{[ citation needed ]}

Versions

• Hamza 6x6 MCV - Normal variant
• Hamza Medical Support - MEDEVAC version

See also

• APC Talha
• Burraq MRAP vehicle
• Mohafiz
• List of military equipment manufactured in Pakistan

References

1. "HAMZA 6X6 Multi Role Combat Vehicle" (PDF). Cavalier Group Official Website. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
2. "Hamza 6x6 IFV". DEPO. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
3. Khan, Bilal (2017-10-16). "Cavalier Group unveils Hamza 6×6 Multi-Role Combat Vehicle". Quwa.org.
4. "Organised terrorism biggest threat to our foundation, says former COAS". Geo News. 2017-10-19.
5. Khan, Bilal (2019-02-10). "Armoured Vehicles (Part 1): How Pakistan is Not Pushing the Manufacturing Needle Far Enough". Quwa.org.