Ashok Leyland LSV - Any News?

rhandle · 31st July 2009, 03:04

Does any one has an Idea when LSV of Ashok Leyland or Tata are going to be launched. Especially the Ashok one mentioned below.

Except from Mahindra Axe have not heard anything.

Do you think life of 4x4s which we are driving would remain same after these vehicles would be launched?

"Quoting from SOURCE"

Date : February 16, 2008 Published from : Chennai

LSV - LIGHT SPECIALIST VEHICLE

The LSV is an all-wheel drive (4X4), multi-purpose, all-terrain vehicle. With a power-to-weight ratio in excess of 25kW/tonne, it is a versatile performer even in the worst of terrains.

The fixed windscreen on the driver's side enhances driver comfort without being exposed to the vagaries of nature while the drop-down windscreen on the left side, enables the commander to fire the LMG in a wide arc from his command post. A conveniently located trap door facilitates easy operation of the rocket launcher. This air/helicopter transportable vehicle also has a collapsible tent on the right side. Excellent communication is ensured by a powerful radio set with its own power source. The LSV can carry a crew of 4 besides the driver and the commander and can be made self-contained with sufficient rations, water, utensils, stove, bedding, etc.

The design of the vehicle lends itself for easy adaptation to a number of applications such as Observation Post, Reconnaissance and Surveillance vehicle, Ambulance, Field artillery tractor and a host of other applications. Both armoured and unarmoured bodies options are available.

The vehicle is currently undergoing trials at the Vehicle Research & Development Establishment, Ahmednagar, and also high-altitude, peak winter trials in Leh

Parm · 31st July 2009, 03:21

IA (Indian Army) user trial for winter conditions somewhere in J&K!

14000rpm · 31st July 2009, 07:27

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Originally Posted by Parm

IA (Indian Army) user trial for winter conditions somewhere in J&K!

so vectra is also in the game eh? I'm hoping TATA brings in the IVECO army version (using their fiat links) and the LR Defender (they own it) for the Indian Army. both of them are ultra capable vehicles.

GoSlow · 31st July 2009, 09:13

Rahul, are you planning for off road trips or WAR?

hvkumar · 31st July 2009, 10:27

Who makes the VECTRA?

And which is 3rd vehicle between the Vectra and the Tata?

Rocky_Balboa · 31st July 2009, 11:07

another forum says its the 'Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) Flyer'.

Spitfire · 31st July 2009, 11:13

That pic by Parm gives me goosebumps.

BolBolero · 31st July 2009, 12:29

ooh am loving it.

hope something comes to the open market. bet the offroading scene will totally change!

bigman · 31st July 2009, 14:00

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Originally Posted by hvkumar

Who makes the VECTRA?

And which is 3rd vehicle between the Vectra and the Tata?

More info in this thread:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...dian-army.html

Parm · 31st July 2009, 14:04

i would prefer LR defender anytime anywhere...here is why!

SirAlec · 31st July 2009, 15:41

^^^ these are Land Rover Wolf, uprated version of Defender for Military use.

also vectra looks so similar to a model of Jeep.

Sabareesh · 31st July 2009, 16:28

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

^^^ these are Land Rover Wolf, uprated version of Defender for Military use.

also vectra looks so similar to a model of Jeep.

The vectra is in fact a JEEP from Kaiser. The model is M715. Its been brought to the army by Kia in association with Tatra if I am not mistaken.

COUGAR · 31st July 2009, 18:02

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Originally Posted by Parm

i would prefer LR defender anytime anywhere...here is why!

Her is why what? just because the yanks use it doesnt make it the best there is now does it?

the Iraqi freedom fighters and the taliban both find favor with a certain 4WD model made by Toyota i believe: and right now they are for sure kicking yankee booty!

Parm · 31st July 2009, 23:48

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Originally Posted by COUGAR

Her is why what? just because the yanks use it doesnt make it the best there is now does it?

the Iraqi freedom fighters and the taliban both find favor with a certain 4WD model made by Toyota i believe: and right now they are for sure kicking yankee booty!

its the british army in those photos, my friend! not yanks!

also i have owned and driven LR Defender during my days in Africa!

american special forces in afghanistan were using humvees, which were too heavy, diesel engine, too big and clumsy, which were useless against the enemy using toyota hiluxs!

so toyota america gifted 100 free toyota hiluxs to america SFs to use them instead of humvees provided the toyota badge should not be removed from the hiluxs!

here are some photos for your reference!

1. the clumsy humvee
2. yank SFs with hiluxs

the rest of the photos i need noy say anything!

SirAlec · 31st July 2009, 23:57

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Originally Posted by Sabareesh

The vectra is in fact a JEEP from Kaiser. The model is M715. Its been brought to the army by Kia in association with Tatra if I am not mistaken.

If its a tatra connection then i doubt it has anything to do with Jeep. As Vectra of UK is the one of three owners of Tatra.

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rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 117 Times	Ashok Leyland LSV - Any News? Does any one has an Idea when LSV of Ashok Leyland or Tata are going to be launched. Especially the Ashok one mentioned below. Except from Mahindra Axe have not heard anything. Do you think life of 4x4s which we are driving would remain same after these vehicles would be launched? "Quoting from SOURCE" Date : February 16, 2008 Published from : Chennai LSV - LIGHT SPECIALIST VEHICLE The LSV is an all-wheel drive (4X4), multi-purpose, all-terrain vehicle. With a power-to-weight ratio in excess of 25kW/tonne, it is a versatile performer even in the worst of terrains. The fixed windscreen on the driver's side enhances driver comfort without being exposed to the vagaries of nature while the drop-down windscreen on the left side, enables the commander to fire the LMG in a wide arc from his command post. A conveniently located trap door facilitates easy operation of the rocket launcher. This air/helicopter transportable vehicle also has a collapsible tent on the right side. Excellent communication is ensured by a powerful radio set with its own power source. The LSV can carry a crew of 4 besides the driver and the commander and can be made self-contained with sufficient rations, water, utensils, stove, bedding, etc. The design of the vehicle lends itself for easy adaptation to a number of applications such as Observation Post, Reconnaissance and Surveillance vehicle, Ambulance, Field artillery tractor and a host of other applications. Both armoured and unarmoured bodies options are available. The vehicle is currently undergoing trials at the Vehicle Research & Development Establishment, Ahmednagar, and also high-altitude, peak winter trials in Leh Last edited by rhandle : 31st July 2009 at 03:06.
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Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 898 Times	IA (Indian Army) user trial for winter conditions somewhere in J&K! Attached Thumbnails
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GoSlow BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 507 Thanked: 78 Times	Rahul, are you planning for off road trips or WAR?
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hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,463 Times	Who makes the VECTRA? And which is 3rd vehicle between the Vectra and the Tata?
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SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,395 Thanked: 727 Times	^^^ these are Land Rover Wolf, uprated version of Defender for Military use. also vectra looks so similar to a model of Jeep. Last edited by SirAlec : 31st July 2009 at 15:44.
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