Indian Army takes delivery of Mahindra Armado armoured vehicle

Powering the Armado is a 3.2-litre turbo-diesel engine that can run on NATO-grade diesel.

Mahindra Defence Systems has started delivering the first units of the Armado Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV) to the Indian Army.

The Mahindra Armado is designed for a wide variety of defence applications. According to the company, the Armado ALSV can be used in counter-terrorist and special forces operations. It can also be used by quick reaction teams, as a reconnaissance vehicle and for patrolling the borders. The vehicle offers ballistic protection up to B7, Stanag Level II.

Powering the Armado is a 3.2-litre turbo-diesel engine that can run on NATO-grade diesel. It develops 212 BHP and 500 Nm and is paired with a 4-speed automatic gearbox and a 4-wheel drive system. The vehicle can accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 12 seconds and has a top speed of 120 km/h.

The Mahindra Armado can carry up to 8 people, including the driver. It has a payload capacity of 1,000 kg. The vehicle comes equipped with GPS, an automatic grenade launcher, an electric winch, a public address system and HF/UHF/VHF radio. The ALSV is equipped with Bilstein independent suspension all around. It even comes with a centralized tyre inflation system.