Its V-shape underbody and monocoque allows it to protect the personnel inside from land mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

In 2009, BMC was awarded a tender for 614 MRAP vehicles by the SSB – Presidency of Defence Industry.

After this initial success of the Kirpi, its total sales number increased to more than 1,500, with more than 200 for export customers.

Independent suspension for more comfortable journey for the troops inside, improved air conditioning and engine cooling pack integration, composite add-on armor to lighten the vehicle, allowing it to carry more payload and more mission equipment.

Particle/shrapnel holder, spall-liner installation upgrades have been applied to newer, second generation Kirpi 2.

V-shape monocoque body with composed add-on armor offers great resistance against mine and ballistic attacks in terms of NATO Stanag 4569.

BMC Kirpi 4x4 is 18 tons when empty, has 2,000 kg payload with a gross vehicle weight of 20,000 kg Motive power for the BMC Kirpi is provided by a EURO 3 emissions compliant Cummins diesel engine developing 375 hp (275 kW).

An engine cold start kit is fitted and the cooling system has been adapted for tactical applications in between −32 °C / +55 °C temperatures.

Driveline is completed by an Allison 3000 six-speed fully automatic transmission coupled to an Axletech two-speed transfer box with selectable 4x2 or 4x4 drive.

Both the front steer-drive axle and the rear drive axles are Axletech rated at 9,500 kg capacity and sprung by the combination of parabolic leaf springs, telescopic shock absorbers, and an anti-roll bar.

[2] Its armored hull provides protection against armor-piercing rounds and artillery shell splinters.

[3] It has a shielded position for the gunner on top of the roof, which can be operated manually and can rotate through 360 degrees.