Tata
Motors displayed its new range of tactical and armoured vehicles at the Defence
Expo last weekend. This range showcases the company's expertise in providing a
military mobility solution.
Apart from the Light
Specialist Vehicle (LSV) launched at the expo, it also displayed its entire
range including armoured SUVs and other specialised vehicles. LSV: With a 1.2
tonne payload, it is a single platform to undertake diverse missions such as
reconnaissance counter insurgency operations for special forces and even act as
an ambulance. Armed with an adaptive automatic transmission, 60% gradeability,
300 mm vertical obstacle climbing ability, 45% approach angle, 45% departure
angle, 255 mm ground clearance, the vehicle can operate in a temperature range
of –20 degree to +55 degree celsius. The maximum speed is 105
km/hr.
Light Armoured Troop
Carrier (LATC) with Remote Controlled Weapon Station: The LATC is designed for
movement of troops of section strength for counter insurgency operation. The
vehicle protects the troops against small arm fire and is fitted with
bulletproof glasses. The vehicle floor is protected against hand grenade blasts.
The vehicle has a split air conditioning unit for crew comfort. It is fitted
with suspended seats and has seat belts for additional safety. The fuel tank is
filled with explosive suppression material as
well.
Armoured Safari: This NIJ
Level III protection vehicle for VVIPs is equipped with features like hand
grenade protection for under belly, extra wide footsteps for escorts and Red
Yellow Green indicator for escort vehicles. It comes with comfortable interiors,
plush seating, fine-tuned suspension, run flat tyres, five exit doors, and
explosive suppressant material in the fuel
tank.
Tata 8x8 platform: It's a
versatile battlefield mobility solution capable of being configured to a host of
military applications for missile/ weapon stations, surveillance equipment,
communications and electronics warfare platforms, bridge laying,tank
transporters, recovery vehicles, mobile specialist workshops, hook loader
applications and load carriers.
It is powered by a 380-420 HP
engine and a 9-16 speed gear box, with heavy-duty transfer cases driving the hub
reduction tandem axles to address requirement of high speeds and severe
gradients. An option of automatic transmission is also available in this range.
The compensating bogey suspension, capable of operating under severe terrain
conditions with full air brakes having optional ABS, takes on a heavy-duty
frame. The vehicle is fitted with a tiltable military cabin with good all around
visibility, and is compatible to
up-armouring.
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