Mahindra Emirates Vehicle Armouring, an up-armouring and tactical armoured vehicles manufacturer, has showcased the Mahindra Armored Light Specialist Vehicle (ASLV).
The ASLV has been designed for defence and military forces. It is a modular type vehicle. The company claims that this allows for quick maintenance as well as upgradation according to operational requirements. The ALSV offers ballistic protection up to B7, STANAG Level II. It can carry 4 crew members with battle load and an additional 400 kg payload.
The ASLV is powered by a 3.2-litre, 6-cylinder multi-fuel diesel engine that puts out 212 BHP and 500 Nm. It gets a 4/6 speed automatic transmission with four-wheel drive, high-travel independent suspension, front and rear lockable differentials, self-recovery winch and a central tyre inflation system. The company claims that the vehicle can accelerate from a standstill to 60 km/h in 12 seconds and has a top speed in excess of 120 km/h. It has a 30-degree gradability with parking brake holding capacity in full GVW, nd 50 Kms run-flat system on all five wheels.
The Mahindra ALSV’s variants can be configured with the 6 to 8-seater troop capacity, including the Armored Protection Vehicle for Security; Light Armoured Ambulance; Command and Control Vehicle, Light Mortar 81/82mm Vehicle and Ammunition Carrier for Light Weapons.
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