re: Camouflaged Tata defence vehicle spotted on Mumbai-Pune expressway. EDIT: Its the Merlin Quote:
Originally Posted by PetrolRider Interesting to see 3 wiper configuration, not sure how this will going to help anyway. The logo also seems bit different than that of regular TATA 3d logo.
Who is the technical partner of this vehicle, I doubt TATA came of with this solely. |
The windscreen size is large. If you observe closely, the length of the wiper is just slightly less than the height of the glass any longer and it will foul. So a 3 wiper config.
Why do you not believe that TATA came of this on their own? Other than the venerable Stallion (forming the backbone of the medium 4x4 category in the Army) a large part of the logistic vehicles in the Armed forces are supplied by TATA. In fact after the TATRA (BEML) issue those requirements are now being supplied for by Tata 8x8 vehicles which have proven to be extremely well matched with the requirements. TATA Defence is also known in the circles for uparmouring (bullet proofing) of a large array of vehicles including but not limited to the Safari's that you see in the VVVIP convoys. The Sumo 4x4 is also a large contributor to the light category.
TATA did tie up with SUPACAT which is a British company - however not for this but a similar project to make a light MPV (Mine Protected Vehicle) to add to the existing fleet of Medium (TATA MPV/ SA Cassipir/ OFB Aditya) type vehicles. This because SUPACAT is one of the leaders in MPV types with roof suspended seats. Quote:
Originally Posted by 100BHP Sorry for interruption - but as a responsible citizens - shall we put the critical details of vehicles etc in such elaborate manner in 1 location which directly effects the safety of lives of our jawans ! This is their first & last line of self defense when they charter into unknown territories. |
Don't worry sir. These details are freely available. There are defence websites dedicated for things such as these. In fact, we are slowly waking up to the fact that advertising these (ala the USA) acts in the best interests as it is more of a sabre rattling move. Quote:
Originally Posted by aditya101 So far classified, I hope we get to hear the story of how this product developed.
We know that IA changed its requirements at least once, when the "light specialist vehicle" tender was changed to a "light strike vehicle". I frankly disliked Tatas first LSV solely by looks. But this one looks plain awesome.
It seems to have selected armour plating from the factory itself. Moreover, it was designed and tested with those armour plates. This means our army gets a first purpose built and designed vehicle. I say about time.
Order these by the thousands Mr. Jaitley.
PS: why is the air intake positioned lower? |
The Army has had its share of purpose built and designed vehicles right from the Jonga days - which though originally was a Nissan, was converted by our very own factories and produced. Later the AL - Stallion (itself a derivative of a Panhard truck) was customized for IA requirements. In the light vehicle category we have had a chain of factory armor plated vehicles, right from the venerable Amby to one of the current mainstays the Armoured Sumo/ Mahindra Marksman.
The Air Intake is positioned at almost 5+ feet (Look to the right side - drivers side) and you will see an intake positioned there - at the height of the person standing next to it.
Of course the level of protection varies per the threat perception and typically are STANAG levels or NIJ levels 1/2/3.
The Light Specialist Vehicle category can be split into multiple categories - the Armoured Front line light vehicle (like the LAMV in topic), The light front line logistics vehicle (Tata LSV, Mahindra AXE, etc) and the MRAP types (LAMV MPV). |