India’s First Armored Light Specialist Vehicle: The deliveries of the ALSV (Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle) specially made for the Army have started. Whose information was shared by Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on his Twitter handle? Mahindra Defense Systems of Mahindra Group have developed this vehicle.
At #MahindraDefence we have just begun deliveries of the Armado—India’s 1st Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle. Designed, developed & built with pride in India for our armed forces. Jai Hind. ????????
I salute @Prakashukla who has led our Defence Sector with enormous commitment. pic.twitter.com/TtyB0L8MrT— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 17, 2023
It is specially Made For the Army.
Mahindra Armado has been specially designed for the country’s Army (Military and Defense). According to the company’s website, this car can be upgraded and ready for large field operations if required. It can also protect against ALSV B7 Stang Level II ballistic attack.
The ALSV can provide Stang Level I ballistic and blast protection with munitions for up to four soldiers on the battlefield’s front, side and rear and can carry a load of up to 400 kg. It can also be upgraded to provide Stang Level II ballistic protection if required.
Mahindra Armado Engine
The Mahindra Armado is powered by a 3.2L diesel engine, which gives it 215hp power. It is paired with automatic transmission. It is also equipped with a standard 4X4 with 1000 kg payload capacity on the front and rear axle, self-recovery and independent suspension on all four wheels.
The military-spec ALSV self-cleaning type exhaust system also comes with air filtration, which enables it to work in desert-like terrains. At the same time, its top speed is up to 120 km/h, and it can catch a rate of 0-60 km/h in just 12 seconds. Apart from this, it can be stopped even at 30 degrees with the parking brake.
