Indian Army general service vehicle

[abingdonboy]

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...rmy-vehicle/articleshow/55820893.cms?from=mdr

Won the competition over Mahindra Scorpio.

Even though I am a big fan of TATA Safari but still feel more modern and better options are available now;Tata Hexa could have been a better option in the similar budget range:

Correction, Gypsy out for the General Staff Vehicle role but it will very much remain in tactical roles for the time being (sadly). The Gypsy was used as a one fit all solution for pretty much every role the Indian armed forces required (GSV, LSV, utility, recce etc etc).

Now the IA is rightly segmenting its roles and going for specialised vehicles according to role instead of going for a single solution so the GSV role (carrying officers and other support work) will be done by the Safari Storme, the Light strike role will be tendered for seperately as will the special forces strike vehicle. So there will be 3-4 different vehicles replacing the Gypsy.

 

[abingdonboy]

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...rmy-vehicle/articleshow/55820893.cms?from=mdr

Won the competition over Mahindra Scorpio.

Even though I am a big fan of TATA Safari but still feel more modern and better options are available now;Tata Hexa could have been a better option in the similar budget range:

Correction, Gypsy out for the General Staff Vehicle role but it will very much remain in tactical roles for the time being (sadly). The Gypsy was used as a one fit all solution for pretty much every role the Indian armed forces required (GSV, LSV, utility, recce etc etc).

Now the IA is rightly segmenting its roles and going for specialised vehicles according to role instead of going for a single solution so the GSV role (carrying officers and other support work) will be done by the Safari Storme, the Light strike role will be tendered for seperately as will the special forces strike vehicle. So there will be 3-4 different vehicles replacing the Gypsy.

 

[Project Dharma]

Those are some tiny wheels for an SUV, it also looks kind of unstable cornering at high speeds with a high center of gravity.

 

[Project Dharma]

Those are some tiny wheels for an SUV, it also looks kind of unstable cornering at high speeds with a high center of gravity.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

TATA SUMO for civilian purpose.

TATA SUMO for Miltary purpose

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Wheels will change ..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

TATA SUMO for civilian purpose.

TATA SUMO for Miltary purpose

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Wheels will change ..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Specs of TATA SUMO Ambulance ..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Specs of TATA SUMO Ambulance ..

 

[aditya g]

Vehicle specification of the Tata Safari Storme GS 800 4x4:

Application

• General Service vehicle for the Armed forces
• Escort Vehicle
• Staff Car
• Patrolling Vehicle

Mobility

• Tata 2.2 L Direct injection common rail Turbocharged Intercooled Diesel
Engine
• Max Engine output: 140 HP at 4000 rpm
• Max Torque: 320 Nm at 1700-2700 rpm
• Power to weight Ratio: 33 kW/ton
• Max Speed: 160 kmph
• Fording Depth: 300 mm
• Max Gradeability : 26 deg
• Min. turning circle Dia: 10.8 m
• Payload: 825 kg
• Gross Vehicle Weight: 3000 kg
• Power Steering

Fitments

• AC with 4 speed blower & multidirectional nozzles with provision for adjustable
air supply to passengers. Concealed roof A/C for rear passengers.
• Hot air type defrosting & demisting for front windshield glass
• Driver and passenger airbags
• Anti Lock Braking System
• Remote controlled central door locking with Engine Immobilizer
• Separate map reading light for front and rear passengers
• Delayed interior lightening unit (Theatre Dimming)
• Approach light
• Outside rear view mirrors with LH/RH blinkers & defroster, electrically adjustable
from inside
• Door safety lamps cum puddle lamps on doors
• Power windows on 4 side doors

Crew Capacity

• Driver + 6 Configuration
• Reclining front bucket seats with fore/aft adjustment, adjustable head rests &
lumbar support
• Middle seat for 3 persons
• Jump seats at the rear

Maintainability

• Proven, Reliable and easy to maintain indigenous TATA Aggregates
• Traditional Chassis Frame concept
• Lowest Life cycle cost
• Serviced at any of our TATA Authorised dealers/ TATA Authorised service
stations (TASS) across India
• Easy availability of Spare parts
• Common aggregates in variants for ease of Inventory and logistic Management

 

[aditya g]

Rear is the only part of the car which seems to have been modified for military use. The fuel can is totally perplexing. The tow hook is definitely useful though.

 

[aditya g]

Sumo 4x4 in IA. Note the bullet proof doors and jamming equipment on one of them. Or are those Mahindra Rakshaks?

 

[Adioz]

What is the bullet proof protection level...mean what type of rounds can it stop..?

The armoring can withstand an attack from AK-47(s) from a distance of 10 meter and at 90-degree angle of attack. Even the underbelly is secured with high-grade Kevlar and steel reinforcements that can withstand the impact of 2 HE – 36 Hand Grenades.

Its BR 6 level of protection according to CEN 1063 standard.

 

[hardip]

TATA Doing...GOOD JOB....
Bright Futures...For IndianARmy....

 

[HariPrasad-1]

I think journalist have taken liberty in writing the report. Although its true, but not upto the mark. This tender which was put somewhere in 2012 has asked specifically for 2 tonnes SUV for troop and officer movement.



Now although we would see Gypsy being phased out from transporting officers or general movement, but it would always be there for strategic movement unless and until something better comes out.

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Now imagine something like this with Safari. Would it be possible?

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Or something like this.


Better even like this........... . Gypsy would be there in strategic use. Its not going to go out of service anytime soon.

Yes t will be verymuch possible. ALH is a very very powerful chopper and it should not have any problem in lifting safari to some 8000 to 10000 ft.

 

[Chinmoy]

Yes t will be verymuch possible. ALH is a very very powerful chopper and it should not have any problem in lifting safari to some 8000 to 10000 ft.

Its not only about whether Druvh could lift them or not, its also about what would be its effect on the vehicle. For strategic movement LMV like Gypsy are most sought for. Safari would serve the purpose of general movement, but for strategic use Gypsy would always be there.

 

[HariPrasad-1]

Its not only about whether Druvh could lift them or not, its also about what would be its effect on the vehicle. For strategic movement LMV like Gypsy are most sought for. Safari would serve the purpose of general movement, but for strategic use Gypsy would always be there.

The question was whether Dhruv can lift safari or not and I just answered that.

 

[Krusty]

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Wheels will change ..

Sir, does the military spec vehicle also have limited slip diffs/locking diffs fitted? These are important from off reading perspective. Can you also shed light on if these are extremely important from a day to day routines of the army?

 

[abingdonboy]

but for strategic use Gypsy would always be there

Um why? It is already outdated and if the IA had the ability to do so they would have phased it out long ago. The Gypsy will likely not be in any role within the Indian military within a decade or so.

 

[AbRaj]

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TATA Doing...GOOD JOB....
Bright Futures...For IndianARmy....

Tata xenon shares much with safari storm.
Who knows the next order for troop carrier will be Xenon pickups

 

[abingdonboy]

Tata xenon shares much with safari storm.
Who knows the next order for troop carrier will be Xenon pickups

The IA doesn't use pickups for troop transport.