This Komodo Can be Armed

Komodo is the name for the newest 4x4 tactical and combat vehicles production of PT. Pindad that given by the President of Republic of Indonesia at the IndoDefence in Jakarta, November 10, 2012. Mr. President said, "Komodo is a mighty animal, and they live only in Indonesia. This vehicle will be a great tactical vehicle, can engaged in any combat field, and bring the victory and glory."

Komodo 4x4 tactical and combat vehicle produced by PT. Pindad. (Picture from: http://www.defence.pk/)

The vehicle has 10,000 kg of empty weight with dimensions (LxWxH): (5,400 x 2,250 x 2,200) mm with up to 200 liters of capacity fuel-tank, not surprising that these vehicles have cruising range up to 450 km. This tactical vehicle use full basic production in Indonesia and PT. Pindad has conducted a series of internal tests include static test, dynamic test and type test of Bandung to Balfour as joint exercises. They use Hino’s for machinery and Michelin’s for the tires, the Product Design Staff of PT. Pindad, Windu Pratama, said on Friday-November 9, 2012, "We’ve got 40 percent of local content on this vehicle."

Komodo, 4x4 tactical vehicle, the APC variants geared to the needs of police activities. (Picture from: http://www.thaiarmedforce.com/)

Later the vehicle in certification process by  the Research and Development Board of Indonesian's Army (Dislitbang TNI-Angkatan Darat) included in the classification of multi-purpose or multi-role combat vehicles.

Komodo 4x4 tactical vehicle, troop transport variants. (Picture from: http://www.thaiarmedforce.com/)

Komodo is made consists of several variants such as V1 is reconnaissance variant, V2-APC (armoured personnel carrier) variant, V3-command variant, V4-missile carrier and launcher variant and V5-special purposed variant.

Komodo 4x4 tactical vehicle, the Mistral missile carrier and launcher variants. (Picture from: http://indonesiafirst.blogspot.com/)

PT. Pindad also developed the Mistral (surface-to-air missile type) missile carrier and launcher variant, in collaboration with MBDA. Furthermore, the production Caesar systems (artillery cannon system) for Indonesian's Army in collaboration with Nexter.

Concept of the Komodo combat vehicle is using 5,193 cc of capacity 4-cylinder inline diesel engine with turbo charger intercooler that produced 190 hp of power at 2,500 rpm so that the power to weight ratio of this vehicle reached 29.4hp/ton. In addition, these vehicles use a manual transmission (5-forward/1-reverse) and have a differentiation lock so made it has good off-road capability. 

Komodo 4x4 tactical vehicle, the command variants. (Picture from: http://www.thaiarmedforce.com/)

The maximum speed offroad approximately 50 kph, 80 kph on flat road, and 100 kph in highway. Especially for bullet-resistant vehicles, the Komodo uses a monocoque body. The body is made of steel armor and bullet-resistant glass which able to resist up to 7.62 mm bullet. For the body plates are used, PT. Pindad made in accordance with the buyer purposes and demand. In example, as for tactical vehicles can not use bullet-resistant steel and its thickness can be varied. If for combat vehicles can use bullet resistant steel, so as to protect the wearer's desired specifications.

Interior of Komodo 4x4 tactical vehicle, the command variants that used by Indonesian's Police. (Picture from: http://indonesiafirst.blogspot.com/)

Windu also explained some of the benefits of Komodo. First, because this type of 4x4 vehicles and Komodo has a high ground clearance (400 mm). Thus capable trips or through heavy fields for offroad. "The speed for offroad, in accordance with the standards of the Indonesian's military that is 30 kph, maximum of 50 kph. Nevertheless, Komodo is also able to perform high-speed as the other cars on the flat road or highway up to 100 kph," he added. *** [FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | EKA | FEBY SYARIFAH | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 22112012]
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Police's Super-Sports Car Fleet

Has become the norm if the police are equipped with patrol car that can go faster.

In some countries, police officers were using four-wheeled vehicle that is not just a sedan, but more than that they drive with the high-speed supercars. Understandably in some countries, criminals are not just using a standard sedan, but also use of supercars.

There are five variants of the popular sports car that use as the police patrol vehicles:

1. Mercedes Brabus Rocket 

Brabus creations cars are part of a highway safety program was initiated by the Ministry of Traffic German Federal Government in collaboration with the Association of the German Tuner. Basis of one police vehicle was a Mercedes Benz CLS V-12 engine with a capacity of 6,233 cc and capable of producing up to 720 hp at 5,100 rpm engine speed.

No wonder the Mercedes Brabus Rocket is able to run up to the speed of 365.7 km/h. But the speed of this Police car is limited by electronic devices up to 350 km/h.

Mercedes Brabus Rocket. (Picture from: http://www.autoblog.com/)

Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 4 seconds. With high specification, the price per unit of German-made car that was through U.S. $ 439,560 or Rp. 4 billion.

2. Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Polizia

By carrying out the V-10 engine and 5.9 liter engine capacity, used sports car that is capable of Italian police officers sped up to 326.69 km. Moreover, the acceleration is just 3.7 seconds just need to break the speed of 0-100 km/h. This car is not an ordinary four-wheeled vehicles, but Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 the police received a grant from the Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini.

As the patrol car, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Polizia has a number of advanced equipment, such as a video recorder system, GPS, tools that can predict the location, as well as driving directions and speeds typical Lamborghini.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Polizia. (Picture from: http://www.lamborghiniscar.com/)

Also, with the help of radio transmission, the device in the car can indicate the location of the nearest police station.

3. Porsche 911 Carrera S 

If in Italy, police officers wear Lamborghini, another with in Germany. The police state that has fast sports car Porsche 911 Carrera S is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds.

This capability thanks to the thrust engine capacity of 3.6 liter 6-cylinder engine capable of 370 hp exertion.

Just like the Brabus Rocket Mercedes, Porsche 911 Carrera S is part of a safety program designed Government of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Porsche 911 Carrera S. (Picture from: http://car2future.com/)

TechArt creations home modifications done.

4. Caparo T1-RRV 

Caparo T1-RRV is a British-made supercar design adopts F1 car design. This vehicle was purposely built to be one part of the highway patrol in the UK, especially to pursue violators of speeding traffic on the highway.

Caparo T1-RRV ability is qualified for the task of being able to sped up the speed of 322 km/h and accelerate from 0-100 km/h under 5 seconds.

Caparo T1-RRV. (Picture from: http://www.autotraderuae.com/)

That could be achieved because the engine was put on the configuration of a 3.5-liter V-8 with a capacity of 575 hp exertion at 10,500 RPM.

5. Lotus Evora

In addition Caparo, the UK police also make use of the Lotus Evora to secure traffic in the country.

Lotus Evora which has a price of U.S. $ 86,844 or Rp. 787 million, it has the ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h less than 5 seconds.

Lotus Sport Car is supported by the configuration of a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 280 hp.

Lotus Evora. (Picture from: http://www.shropshirestar.com/)

Lotus give a grant to the British police service to improve traffic safety on the streets of the West Mindland. (See Dubai Police Supercars.) *** [OVI | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 20042012]

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