11.5 in (0.29 m) ground to bottom of rear differential case
Fuel capacity
40 US gal (150 L; 33 imp gal)
Maximum speed
128 km/h (80 mph)
The Terradyne Armored Vehicles Gurkha (or Terradyne Gurkha for short) is a tactical armored vehicle built by Ontario-based Terradyne Armored Vehicles Inc. The Gurkha is available in three different variants, and are built on a Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis, as well as sharing the same engine and interior.
The Gurkha was developed in 2005 by Armet Armored Vehicles.[1] In 2011, the Gurkha vehicle design was purchased by Terradyne Armored Vehicles.[2] The name is a homage to the Gurkhas, Nepali soldiers who serve in the Nepal Army, Indian Army and British Army.
Terradyne incorporated in August 2011 as a subsidiary of Magna International. In 2014, Terradyne became a privately owned company with no changes to staff or location.[citation needed]
Civilian Gurkhas can be Purchased in the U.S. from P1 Miami in Miami, Fl and directly from Terradyne for Canadian buyers.[3]
Nova Scotia: Purchased by the Halifax Police Service.[8] Announced to be delayed due to COVID-19 on May 11, 2020.[9] Contract canceled as of June 2020.[10]
Nova Scotia: Purchased by the Halifax Police Service.[8] Announced to be delayed due to COVID-19 on May 11, 2020.[9] Contract canceled as of June 2020.[10]
The Gurkha debuted in for example, the 2011 film Fast Five.
The Gurkha also makes its first official game debut in Forza Horizon 2 as the LAPV variant (not counting fictional models, like the HVY Insurgent from Grand Theft Auto V), which was based on the Gurkha.
The Gurkha appears in the TV series S.W.A.T as "Black Betty", a vehicle used in most episodes for transport of the team.