KrAZ » Hurricane

"AvtoKrAZ" and Canada-UAE company Streit Group developed an armored 8x8 truck under the name of KrAZ Hurricane. It is based on a KrAZ-7634NE (KrAZ N27.3EH) with 8x8 wheel configuration, first introduced in 2014. There are only foreign components used in the new truck. Hurricane features a 380-horsepower Cummins ISME 385 turbodiesel and six-speed Allison 400 automatic transmission.

KrAZ Hurricane has a total length of 9320 mm, height 3100 mm and width 2580 mm. The engine is mounted behind the armored cab, but it has a way to the passenger compartment. Hurricane carries up to 12 people. The truck also has a high level of mine protection. The hull has a V-shaped bottom and is able to withstand a landmine explosion 10 kg of TNT equivalent.

The model range of KrAZ "Hurricane" will incude a number of modifications. Kraz is going to create a chassis for various weapons, including MLRS "Hurricane", missiles, artillery systems, air defense, etc. It is noted that the KrAZ Hurricane is very similar to American armored truck Oshkosh.