Now, a 'Made-in-Jaipur' armoured vehicle will guard the Parliament to thwart attacks of terrorists on the building. The Blitzer-armoured anti-terrorist vehicle (ATV) will be stationed as a "Quick Response ATV".
Can Resist High Powered Ammunition
According to Jeet & Jeet, Glass and Chemical Pvt Limited, the company that developed the ATV, 'The vehicle is capable of resisting high powered ammunition including SLR, AK47s and several high powered weapons, including hand grenades, and explosion protection. The vehicle has undergone stringent ballistic trials by independent laboratories and end-users, claims the company.
Made in view of Basic Two Principles -- Safety and Agility
Blitzer ATV is made in view of basic two principles -- safety and agility, the company's press release said. The ATV would be handed over to Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Features of Vehicle include:
>> 1 (Driver) + 2 soldiers
>> Clear visibility of areas from all sides of vehicle
>> Lightning arrangement
>> Night Viewing glass
>> Shock-absorbing seats in case of explosion
>> Camouflage design
>> Air-conditioned vehicle
>>Has Capability to Turn Around 360 degrees
>>Two soldiers can sit in the vehicle and attack the terrorist in the bullet-proof vehicle
>>The vehicle has the capability to turn around 360 degrees, in stand-still position
>>Can move in Muddy Tracks
It took almost three years for the manufacturer to complete the ATV. The 4.5-tonne ATV can move on muddy tracks and on hills easily with a speed of 25 km per hour.
Equipped with Quick Release Firing Ports
The vehicle is equipped with quick release firing ports from which the security forces can retaliate.