OFB Indian 4x4 Ordnance Factory Board Mine Protected Vehicle
OFB
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Basic Information
Name
OFB Indian 4x4 Ordnance Factory Board Mine Protected Vehicle
Designation
OFB
Alternate Designation
OFB; OFB MPV; Ordnance Factory Board Mine Protected Vehicle
Equipment Type
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ordnance Factory Board
Date of Introduction
2001
Description
The OFB Indian 4x4 Ordnance Factory Board Mine Protected Vehicle is a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected-type vehicle used by the Indian Army and the Central Reserve Police Force as an armored personnel carrier to transport personnel with protection from explosives and small arms fire.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Diesel
NBC Protection
Yes
Range
1000.0 km
Variants
Aditya
First version of the MPV. It was made in 2001, but was publicly announced in 2007. It's built to withstand TNT and other types of explosives for up to 14 kg under the wheel and 10 kg under the hull.
Yuktirath
Second version of the MPV. It's built to withstand bomb attacks from TNT and other types of explosives for up to 42 kg under the wheel and 35 kg, alongside 14 kg of explosives and 1 kg of shrapnel from 5 meters with a height of 1.5 meters under the hull with a 6×6 drivetrain. The other known variant aside from the MRAP version is a light armored recovery vehicle, which has a 4x4 drivetrain.
System
Alternative Designation
OFB; OFB MPV; Ordnance Factory Board Mine Protected Vehicle
Type
Ordnance Factory Board Mine Protected Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ordnance Factory Board
Configuration
4x4
Crew
2 ea
Passengers
10 ea
Payload Capacity
INA
Dimensions
Length
5.8 m
Width
2.6 m
Height
2.45 m
Weight, Combat
16,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Range
1,000 km
Maximum Speed
INA
Amphibious
No
Main Weapon System
Note
There is a turret for light/medium machine gun or a Remote weapon station mounted on top.
Protection
Armor
Built to withstand TNT and other types of explosives for up to 14 kg under the wheel and 10 kg under the hull.
Applique Armor
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
Filter Label
O
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.8 m
Width
2.6 m
Height
2.45 m
Weight
16000 kg
Operators (3)
India
Myanmar
Nepal
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