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Mahindra AXE
File:Mahindra Axe.jpg
TypeMilitary 4x4
Place of origin India
Service history
In servicePrototype
Production history
ManufacturerMahindra & Mahindra Limited
Specifications
Mass2,500 kg curb weight
Length4.4 m
Width1.96 m
Height1.98 m
Engine4 cyl Diesel [1]
140 hp [1]
Transmission5-gear automatic from Mercedes-Benz [1]
SuspensionIndependent

The Mahindra Axe is a Light Military Utility Tactical Vehicle designed by Mahindra & Mahindra. Prototypes of the vehicle were customized to meet Indian Army specifications, but after evaluating the vehicles the Indian Army decided not to place an order.[2]

The vehicle was meant to be marketed to the Indian Army and special forces units.[1]

Design

Axe is built on a new platform, derived from existing Mahindra models. According to Brigadier Khutub A Hai, CEO, Mahindra Defence Systems, "The Axe was designed with help from an overseas designer".[3]

Current Axe variants use either a diesel engine (a 2.7 L Mercedes derived Ssangyong engine, which powers the Rexton)[4] or a petrol engine (using 4 L GM Vortec engine, which powers the Chevrolet TrailBlazer).

Fuel efficiency

According to Mahindra, the diesel Axe offers around 8 to 9 km/L (11.1 to 12.5 L/100 km) while the petrol Axe offers 6 to 7 km/L (14.3 to 16.6 L/100 km).

Variants

Mahindra planned to launch a civilian version of the Axe, but a civilian launch is now very much in doubt.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Mahindra Careers at Businesses | Mahindra Jobs | Mahindra". Archived from the original on 2012-10-27.
  2. ^ a b "2009 Mahindra Axe". 7 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Desi Humvee avatar is here-Q&A-News-Indiatimes Wheels". wheels.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2008. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  4. ^ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Vijayawada / Wheels : Big daddy cometh". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2008. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
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