Mahindra Armored Light Specialist Vehicle
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| Mahindra Armored Light Specialist Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military 4x4 |
| Place of origin |  India |
| Service history | |
| In service | October 2020 |
| Used by | Indian Army, MONUSCO-United Nations[1] |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mahindra & Mahindra Limited |
| Manufacturer | Mahindra & Mahindra Limited |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2,500 kg curb weight |
| Length | 4.4 m |
| Width | 1.96 m |
| Height | 1.98 m |
| Armor | CEN B7 STANAG Level II |
| Engine | Steyr 3.2-litre 6 Cylinder Diesel Engine- Turbocharged[2] 215 hp @ 3600 rpm [2] |
| Payload capacity | 1,000 Kgs [2] |
| Transmission | 4 Speed Automatic [2] |
| Suspension | Bilstein Heavy Duty Suspension |
| Maximum speed | 120 kph |
Steering system | Power steering, Front wheel |
Mahindra Armored Light Specialist Vehicle (also known as Mahindra ALSV or Mahindra LSV) is a light-weight four-wheel drive protected mobility vehicle designed by Mahindra & Mahindra.
History
The vehicle is a derivative of Mahindra Axe. It is powered by a Steyr 3.2-litre, 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine which provides 215 hp at 3600 rpm with a peak torque of 500Nm.[3] The engine is coupled to a 4-speed automatic transmission.
In March 2021, the company won a contract to supply 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles (LSV) worth ₹1,056 crore to Indian Army.[4][5][6]
See also
References
- ^ "Mahindra Armored LSV Deployed in Congo for UN Peacekeeping".
- ^ a b c d "Armored Light Specialist Vehicle by Mahindra Armored".
- ^ Dasgupta, Sabyasachi (2020-05-30). "Why Anand Mahindra thinks this armoured vehicle is one of the meanest". Hindustan Times Auto News. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ "Indian Army to Get 1,300 Made-in-India Armoured Light Combat Vehicles by Mahindra Defence". www.news18.com. 2021-03-25. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ "Indian Army to get 1,300 'Made in India' specialist vehicles". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ "Mahindra to supply 1300 light specialist vehicles worth ₹1k+ crore to Ministry of Defence". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
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