Tata Motors Showcases its New Range of Tactical and Armoured Vehicles

autocrazy · 18th February 2008, 21:19

Tata Motors Showcases its New Range of Tactical and Armoured Vehicles
at the Defence Expo 2008

Tata Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV) launched
Other vehicles on display include the Armoured Tata Safari, Light
Armoured Troop Carrier with Remote Controlled Weapon Station and the
versatile battlefield mobility solution, Tata 8x8 HMV

Tata Motors today displayed its new range of tactical and armoured vehicles at the Defence Expo 2008. This range showcases the company’s expertise in providing a wide range of military mobility solutions. The company launched its Tata Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV) at the Defence Expo.

Tata Motors has been providing defence solutions for over five decades. The company's range of products on display at the Defence Expo showcases the company's expertise in developing vehicles that meet the entire spectrum of needs of the military and para military forces. Tata Motors' products have been designed and customised as per evolving needs of the modern military forces. The Tata LSV is one such platform, which is adaptable to multiple roles, depending on the mission.

Tata Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV): The Tata LSV, with a 1.2 tonne payload, built to latest military standards, is a single platform to undertake diverse missions such as reconnaissance, counter insurgency operations for special forces and even as an ambulance. The Tata LSV's versatility enables it to perform on the major parameters of Mobility, Survivability, Stealth, Lethality, Transportability and Maintainability as per the demands of a modern military force.

The Tata LSV has 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 of the vehicle is 105 km/hr.

The Tata LSV can be adapted depending on the requirement, to offer any or all of the following:

Light Multipurpose Reconnaissance Vehicle (LAM)
Armed Reconnaissance Vehicle
LSV with Protection for Counter Insurgency Operations
Observation Post (OP) Party Vehicle
Field Artillery Tractor (FAT) for Para Field Artillery Regiments
Recce Vehicle for Gun Position Officer (GPO) for Artillery Regiments
Recce, Surveillance & Ghatak Platoon Vehicle for Infantry
Engineering Reconnaissance Vehicle
Common Utility Communication Vehicle
Ambulance Vehicle
Field Repair Team Vehicle
Para (SF) and BC/OC Parties of Para Field Regiment
Low Level Lightweight Radar for Air Defence Artillery
IGLA Carrier for Air Defence Artillery
Coverer Vehicle for Air Defence Artillery
LSV-based Light Radio Vehicle/Communication Rover for Signals
LSV for Tactical Satellite Terminals for Signals
Shelter for Unit Entity Vehicle for Signals
Cable Utility Vehicle for Corps of Signals
Shelter for Unit Field Wireless System for Corps of Signals

Other vehicles on display include:

Light Armoured Troop Carrier (LATC) with RCWS (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. The LATC is fitted with suspended seats and has seat belts for additional safety. The fuel tank is filled with explosive suppression material.

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 RYG (Red Yellow Green) indicator for escort vehicles. It comes with comfortable interiors, plush seating, fine-tuned suspension, HVAC. The armoured Safari has run flat tyres, five exit doors, and explosive suppressant material in the fuel tank.

Tata 8x8 platform, a versatile battlefield mobility solution: The Tata 8x8 is a unique and versatile platform, 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.

On offer is a wide range of specifications to suit individual applications. The Tata 8x8 is powered by a powerful 380-420 HP Engine and a versatile 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.

Tata Motors has been closely associated with Indian Armed Forces since 1958. Over 1, 00,000 vehicles have been supplied to Indian military and paramilitary forces so far. Tata Motors defence solutions cover the complete range of logistics and tactical vehicles. The company has the rare distinction of providing the defence forces with customised solutions for specific defence applications.

Trapezio · 19th February 2008, 10:15

Has anyone got any pictures?

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 19th February 2008, 11:46

FWWIW, LSV is competiton for M&M Axe and LR Defender.

autocrazy · 19th February 2008, 16:18

IBNLive > Photogallery > News photos from India and World

Sorry, don't know how to post pictures here yet!

ashutoshb · 20th February 2008, 19:04

Bigger pic:

RROD · 20th February 2008, 19:13

I hope there is a commercial version of TATA LSV...looks cool!!

1100D · 21st February 2008, 01:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

FWWIW, LSV is competiton for M&M Axe and LR Defender.

There is one more coming from leyland as seen in the spy pics thread.

Car-Agey · 21st February 2008, 18:25

Tata LSV

LSV Ashok Layland

Stalion 6X6 from AL

FIELD ARTILLERY TRACTOR (FAT) (6x6)

Marksman from M&M

Striker from M&M

Axe from M&M

ashutoshb · 21st February 2008, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Car-Agey

Striker from M&M

Mahindra! Please a CJ version of this... please!!

srh · 21st February 2008, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashutoshb

Mahindra! Please a CJ version of this... please!!

How would that be different from an Invader?

1100D · 21st February 2008, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Car-Agey

Striker from M&M

Bolero should have had the front end from this one. Logical evolution of the CJ.

srh · 21st February 2008, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Car-Agey

Tata LSV

Does this have anything to do with the VFJ Jonga? (VFJ - Vehicles Factory Jabalpur - makers of the Jonga UV and the Shaktiman trucks) If I am not wrong, Tata had taken over the assembly line at VFJ.

ashutoshb · 21st February 2008, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by srh

How would that be different from an Invader?

it looks even shorter than the Invader.

excelinnovator · 27th February 2008, 22:31

Where r prototypes from VFJ and Force Motors? They r also in fray for LSV.

excelinnovator · 27th February 2008, 22:34

These would be also be useful against naxalites here in jungles of chhattisgarh,jharkhand and orissa.

18th February 2008, 21:19	#1
autocrazy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coventry Posts: 34 Thanked: 14 Times	Tata Motors Showcases its New Range of Tactical and Armoured Vehicles Tata Motors Showcases its New Range of Tactical and Armoured Vehicles at the Defence Expo 2008 Tata Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV) launched Other vehicles on display include the Armoured Tata Safari, Light Armoured Troop Carrier with Remote Controlled Weapon Station and the versatile battlefield mobility solution, Tata 8x8 HMV Tata Motors today displayed its new range of tactical and armoured vehicles at the Defence Expo 2008. This range showcases the company’s expertise in providing a wide range of military mobility solutions. The company launched its Tata Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV) at the Defence Expo. Tata Motors has been providing defence solutions for over five decades. The company's range of products on display at the Defence Expo showcases the company's expertise in developing vehicles that meet the entire spectrum of needs of the military and para military forces. Tata Motors' products have been designed and customised as per evolving needs of the modern military forces. The Tata LSV is one such platform, which is adaptable to multiple roles, depending on the mission. Tata Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV): The Tata LSV, with a 1.2 tonne payload, built to latest military standards, is a single platform to undertake diverse missions such as reconnaissance, counter insurgency operations for special forces and even as an ambulance. The Tata LSV's versatility enables it to perform on the major parameters of Mobility, Survivability, Stealth, Lethality, Transportability and Maintainability as per the demands of a modern military force. The Tata LSV has 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 of the vehicle is 105 km/hr. The Tata LSV can be adapted depending on the requirement, to offer any or all of the following: Light Multipurpose Reconnaissance Vehicle (LAM) Armed Reconnaissance Vehicle LSV with Protection for Counter Insurgency Operations Observation Post (OP) Party Vehicle Field Artillery Tractor (FAT) for Para Field Artillery Regiments Recce Vehicle for Gun Position Officer (GPO) for Artillery Regiments Recce, Surveillance & Ghatak Platoon Vehicle for Infantry Engineering Reconnaissance Vehicle Common Utility Communication Vehicle Ambulance Vehicle Field Repair Team Vehicle Para (SF) and BC/OC Parties of Para Field Regiment Low Level Lightweight Radar for Air Defence Artillery IGLA Carrier for Air Defence Artillery Coverer Vehicle for Air Defence Artillery LSV-based Light Radio Vehicle/Communication Rover for Signals LSV for Tactical Satellite Terminals for Signals Shelter for Unit Entity Vehicle for Signals Cable Utility Vehicle for Corps of Signals Shelter for Unit Field Wireless System for Corps of Signals Other vehicles on display include: Light Armoured Troop Carrier (LATC) with RCWS (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. The LATC is fitted with suspended seats and has seat belts for additional safety. The fuel tank is filled with explosive suppression material. 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 RYG (Red Yellow Green) indicator for escort vehicles. It comes with comfortable interiors, plush seating, fine-tuned suspension, HVAC. The armoured Safari has run flat tyres, five exit doors, and explosive suppressant material in the fuel tank. Tata 8x8 platform, a versatile battlefield mobility solution: The Tata 8x8 is a unique and versatile platform, 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. On offer is a wide range of specifications to suit individual applications. The Tata 8x8 is powered by a powerful 380-420 HP Engine and a versatile 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. Tata Motors has been closely associated with Indian Armed Forces since 1958. Over 1, 00,000 vehicles have been supplied to Indian military and paramilitary forces so far. Tata Motors defence solutions cover the complete range of logistics and tactical vehicles. The company has the rare distinction of providing the defence forces with customised solutions for specific defence applications.
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19th February 2008, 10:15	#2
Trapezio BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kerala Posts: 640 Thanked: 63 Times	Has anyone got any pictures?
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19th February 2008, 11:46	#3
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	FWWIW, LSV is competiton for M&M Axe and LR Defender.
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19th February 2008, 16:18	#4
autocrazy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coventry Posts: 34 Thanked: 14 Times	IBNLive > Photogallery > News photos from India and World Sorry, don't know how to post pictures here yet!
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20th February 2008, 19:04	#5
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,756 Thanked: 4,288 Times View My Garage	Bigger pic:
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20th February 2008, 19:13	#6
RROD BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 257 Thanked: 156 Times	I hope there is a commercial version of TATA LSV...looks cool!!
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21st February 2008, 18:25	#8
Car-Agey BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 344 Thanked: 54 Times	Some pics from Defexpo Tata LSV LSV Ashok Layland Stalion 6X6 from AL FIELD ARTILLERY TRACTOR (FAT) (6x6) Marksman from M&M Striker from M&M Axe from M&M Last edited by Car-Agey : 21st February 2008 at 18:34.
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27th February 2008, 22:31	#14
excelinnovator BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raipur Posts: 33 Thanked: 54 Times	Where r prototypes from VFJ and Force Motors? They r also in fray for LSV.
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27th February 2008, 22:34	#15
excelinnovator BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raipur Posts: 33 Thanked: 54 Times	These would be also be useful against naxalites here in jungles of chhattisgarh,jharkhand and orissa.
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