The first prototype of the Al Qaswa was completed in 2002. Designed for logistics roles, the vehicle can carry 6 tones of military supplies in its cargo compartment across all types of cross-country terrain especially in
Pakistan's multi-terrain region. The vehicle is based on the chassis of the popular American
M113 APC but instead of the normal five road wheels, the Al-qaswa has six on each side which gives the vehicle greater weight distribution and payload capacity. Furthermore, the cargo compartment can be adapted for different combat scenarios such as a weapons station for
mortars,
missile launchers,
radars, Tactical Command Vehicle (TCV),
MEDEVAC, maintenance vehicle etc. == Operators ==