Deliveries of the armoured vehicle to the Indian Army have commenced
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What is it?
It's an Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV), indigenously designed and developed by Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of M&M.
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Where does it serve?
In patrolling high-intensity areas, special forces operations, quick reaction teams
Can be used as a weapon carrier, a reconnaissance vehicle, or a border security vehicle
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Modular and configurable
Can be adapted to suit a wide variety of operations Offers ballistic protection up to B7, Stanag Level II
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Powertrain
3.2-litre, turbocharged, direct-injection diesel 215hp, 500Nm, 4-speed AT, 4x4 Has a top-speed over 120kph 0-60kph comes up in 12 seconds
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Underpinnings
Bilstein independent suspension at all four corners Tire size - 318/80 R17 Can be configured to be either LHD or RHD Gets power steering
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Features on offer
Public address (PA) system, GPS Automatic grenade launcher Electric winch Self-cleaning-type exhaust scavenging Air filtration system Centralised tyre inflation system