In the year 2021, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) in New Delhi, for the supply of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles to the Indian Army at a cost of Rs 1,056 crore. The vehicle induction process has been started and Indian Army has received the first batch of Light Specialist Vehicles (LSV). The Light Specialist Vehicle is a modern fighting vehicle that will be authorised for carriage of Medium Machine Guns, Automatic Grenade Launchers, and Anti-tank Guided Missiles by various fighting groups.
This is a landmark project highlighting the defence industry’s domestic manufacturing capabilities, and it will add another milestone to the government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives.
Mahindra Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV)
The Mahindra Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV) is a light armoured specialist vehicle designed for military and defence purposes. It is planned to be a modular vehicle that may be updated or altered in the field for a wide range of operational purposes. The LSV provides STANAG Level II ballistic protection up to B7.
The LSV has protected mobility for the front, side, and rear as per STANAG Level I Ballistics and Blast for four crewmembers with battle load, considerable stowage space for guns and ammunition inside the crew compartment, and an additional 400 kg cargo load-carrying capacity. It is also capable of being upgraded to STANAG – II ballistics.
The Mahindra LSV was created to meet the Indian Army’s future needs for a Light Armoured tactical vehicle. The LSV is available in two sizes: a six-seater and an eight-seater. The LSV provides ballistic protection up to CEN B7 STANAG Level II, allowing it to stop a variety of ammunition, including 7.6251mm NATO and heavy.50 BMG bullets. The LSV is appropriate for patrolling in high-intensity combat zones because it provides ballistic protection against IEDs, hand grenades, and anti-personnel mines.
Features of LSV (Light Specialist Vehicle)
Counter-Terrorist Operations
- Patrolling in High-Intensity Areas
- Special Forces Operations
- Quick Reaction Teams
Conventional Operations
- Weapon carrier
- Raids in Open/ Desert Terrain
- ReconnaissanceBorder Security
LSV at a Glance
- The Armado is a fully autonomous vehicle that can transport a driver and 5 passengers, according to the manufacturer’s website, and it can carry an additional 400 kg in addition to the regular 1,000 kg load capacity.
- Because it is a modular vehicle, it can be employed in counter-terrorism operations, raids in open and desert terrains, and reconnaissance missions. Special forces and rapid response teams can also employ it for conventional operations, weapon carrying, border patrolling, and so on.
- It has ballistic protection up to B7 and STANAG level 2. This indicates that its armour is resistant to armour-piercing guns. In addition, the SLV is protected from ballistics and explosives on all sides (front, side, and rear).
- The 4-wheeler is powered by a 3.2-litre multi-fuel diesel engine with a maximum power output of 216 horsepower. A 6-speed automatic transmission distributes power to the wheels via a 4×4 system.
- Armado accelerates from 0 to 160 kmph in only 12 seconds and tops out at more than 120 kmph.
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