4x4s in the Indian Army

Parm · 18th March 2009, 18:32

im posting some photos of 4x4 vehicles used by Mighty Indian Army. hope this is not a re-post and if there is any, please merge it as i couldnt find any thread by the same name during my search.

from top to bottom:

Jonga 4x4
shaktiman 4x4
AL Stallion MK III 4x4
Super Azad 4x4
Swaraj Mazda 4x4
TATA 407 4x4
TATA 1210 SD 4x4
TATA LPTA 713 TC 4x4
TATA LPTA 1615 TC 4x4
Topchi 4x4 by AL

SS-Traveller · 18th March 2009, 18:53

Missed out on a couple -
the UAZ-469 Jeep, which was phased out in the '90s IIRC, due to a spares sourcing issue,

and the MKZT missile carrier, probably still in use with the IAF (though it's a 16x16 rather than a 4x4)

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4x4s in the Indian Army-mkzt-missile-carrier.jpg

I suppose you left out the mundane Gypsies and MM-540s because they're too common!

desertfox · 18th March 2009, 18:53

And where are the Army Jeeps, Gypsies and the MM540 Jeeps ?

Parm · 18th March 2009, 19:08

well hey do some contribution towards the posting of photos of MMs and Gypsy!

every one has seen them on the forum, so i thought of posting 4x4s other than those two!

let see some contribution from other members on the indian army 4x4s!

i have never seen a VAZ being used by IA. could some one post a photo of it in indian army camo or being used by IA?

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Prithvi · 18th March 2009, 19:36

Saw a lovely white military MM540 with big tyres and arches on MG road in Blore last evening. Looked awesome. Was also raised a lot. Why can't MM give us this version?

starter · 18th March 2009, 19:48

Here is a picture of our beloved Maruti Gypsy (Image Source: Wikipedia)

Rotorhead · 18th March 2009, 20:03

I believe the indian army had also purchased tatra trucks also if i am right.

desertfox · 18th March 2009, 20:07

Here are a few pics.

starter · 18th March 2009, 20:12

If i am not wrong, isn't this Arka's Jeep (blue colored one)?

desertfox · 18th March 2009, 20:19

Ex Indian AIrforce Jeep, now with a private Owner in TN. Picture is from the web.

Wonder what happened to this AXE project. Did this get inducted in the Army ? and the Rakshak on a Bolero platform ?

testdrive · 18th March 2009, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by starter

If i am not wrong, isn't this Arka's Jeep (blue colored one)?

That's correct (with the TN regd). The second one with the WB regd belongs to Rajdeep Datta-Roy. Both are JeepThrills members.

Also, it is true that all vehicles inducted into the Army need to be 4x4 (with the exception of staff cars like the Ambi)

Tusker4x4 · 18th March 2009, 20:48

Hey This looks real good. How do they perform offroad.

Regds

Amit

testdrive · 18th March 2009, 21:02

Here are three pics of MM550s that I found on my hard drive

starter · 18th March 2009, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertfox

Ex Indian AIrforce Jeep, now with a private Owner in TN. Picture is from the web.

Wonder what happened to this AXE project. Did this get inducted in the Army ? and the Rakshak on a Bolero platform ?

Dear Desertfox,
Thanks for sharing these pictures.
Interesting to see the AXE running on BFGs.
@Khan:

If you are listening, have a look at the simple footrest setup on the AXE. A similar setup might be quite useful to hop into ur gypsy

testdrive · 18th March 2009, 21:19

Here's another Army concept from Mahindra based on the Bolero platform.

18th March 2009, 18:32	#1
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	4x4s in the Indian Army im posting some photos of 4x4 vehicles used by Mighty Indian Army. hope this is not a re-post and if there is any, please merge it as i couldnt find any thread by the same name during my search. from top to bottom: Jonga 4x4 shaktiman 4x4 AL Stallion MK III 4x4 Super Azad 4x4 Swaraj Mazda 4x4 TATA 407 4x4 TATA 1210 SD 4x4 TATA LPTA 713 TC 4x4 TATA LPTA 1615 TC 4x4 Topchi 4x4 by AL Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Parm : 18th March 2009 at 18:36.
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18th March 2009, 18:53	#2
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,164 Thanked: 27,142 Times View My Garage	Missed out on a couple - the UAZ-469 Jeep, which was phased out in the '90s IIRC, due to a spares sourcing issue, and the MKZT missile carrier, probably still in use with the IAF (though it's a 16x16 rather than a 4x4). I suppose you left out the mundane Gypsies and MM-540s because they're too common! Last edited by SS-Traveller : 18th March 2009 at 18:55.
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18th March 2009, 18:53	#3
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 648 Times	And where are the Army Jeeps, Gypsies and the MM540 Jeeps ?
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18th March 2009, 19:08	#4
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	well hey do some contribution towards the posting of photos of MMs and Gypsy! every one has seen them on the forum, so i thought of posting 4x4s other than those two! let see some contribution from other members on the indian army 4x4s! i have never seen a VAZ being used by IA. could some one post a photo of it in indian army camo or being used by IA? Note from the Team-BHP Support Team : Please use the "edit" button if posting within 15 minutes of the first post, instead of creating another back-to-back post. Last edited by khan_sultan : 18th March 2009 at 19:33. Reason: back to back posts
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18th March 2009, 19:36	#5
Prithvi BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 302 Thanked: 25 Times	Saw a lovely white military MM540 with big tyres and arches on MG road in Blore last evening. Looked awesome. Was also raised a lot. Why can't MM give us this version?
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18th March 2009, 19:48	#6
starter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,127 Thanked: 903 Times	Here is a picture of our beloved Maruti Gypsy (Image Source: Wikipedia) Attached Thumbnails
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18th March 2009, 20:03	#7
Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 939 Thanked: 29 Times	I believe the indian army had also purchased tatra trucks also if i am right. Last edited by Rehaan : 18th March 2009 at 23:59. Reason: Post edited. rite = right. Please avoid SMS language. Thanks.
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18th March 2009, 20:07	#8
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 648 Times	Here are a few pics. Attached Thumbnails
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18th March 2009, 20:12	#9
starter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,127 Thanked: 903 Times	If i am not wrong, isn't this Arka's Jeep (blue colored one)?
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18th March 2009, 20:19	#10
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 648 Times	Ex Indian AIrforce Jeep, now with a private Owner in TN. Picture is from the web. Wonder what happened to this AXE project. Did this get inducted in the Army ? and the Rakshak on a Bolero platform ? Attached Thumbnails
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18th March 2009, 20:48	#12
Tusker4x4 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New delhi Posts: 190 Thanked: 3 Times	Hey This looks real good. How do they perform offroad. Regds Amit
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18th March 2009, 21:02	#13
testdrive BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 131 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Mm550 Here are three pics of MM550s that I found on my hard drive
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18th March 2009, 21:19	#15
testdrive BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 131 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Bolero Stryker Here's another Army concept from Mahindra based on the Bolero platform.
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