3. INTRODUCTION
• Concord 8 (C8) is a four-wheel drive lightweight rugged armoured vehicle
designed for the Indian defence market.
• Developed by Concord Safety Systems, the Indian partner of Arotech, the
vehicle offers high mobility and bullet-proof protection.
• The prototype of the vehicle was manufactured at the Dehradun Concord
facility.
• The C8 is currently undergoing trials with the Northern Command of the
Indian Army. It will be delivered to the Indian paramilitary and police forces
before the end of 2009.
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5. DESIGN
• The C8 has optional features including a communication system, a GPS, a
PA system, siren, radio and a remote-controlled searchlight.
• The vehicle can also be equipped with a beacon, communication racks,
additional ammunition box holders and selective up-armouring.
• The fuel tank can be provided with additional protection.
• The body of C8 can be extended to increase the inside space of the vehicle.
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7. ENGINE
• The C8 is equipped with a 3l Dura Torque TDCi engine with
variable geometry turbo charger.
• It provides a horse power of 115kW at 3,200rpm.
• The C8 features a five-speed manual gear box and has a common
rail direct injection fuel system.
• The vehicle's air pressure tanks have a maximum capacity of 71l.
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9. PROTECTION
• The Concord provides protection from Grenade splinters, even
those that fall on the sides of the vehicle, which are composed of
ballistic steel that can withstand direct hits of the 5.56×45mm
Indian National Small Arms System (INSAS) and 7.62×39mm
AK47 and 56 rifles.
• However, the vehicle is not fitted with any weapons and cannot
provide protection from mine blasts.
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11. CONTRACTORS
• The C8 has been developed by Arotech's Armour
division in India, Concord Safety Systems, which is a joint
venture between MKU, JN Group and MDT Armour
Corporation.
• The joint venture was formed in January 2006 to design
and manufacture armoured vehicles in India.
