Light Strike Vehicle RFI

[bhramos]

Can anyone identify this vehicle, Thanks ..

It looks like AXE on steroids ..

to me looks similar to Axe

 

[sayareakd]

to me looks similar to Axe

Front hood modified...............

 

[rkhanna]

IMO not the same. Same company may have made both Vehicles hence design dna looks similar. The First pic def looks like it is a larger (payload) category vehicle and seems more to be in the category of this https://oshkoshdefense.com/jltv/

The Axe seems more like a light skinned ATV in the Jonga Category of Payload

Edit: Actually on second look I could be wrong and the base Axe has evolved

 

[abingdonboy]

Can anyone identify this vehicle, Thanks ..

It looks like AXE on steroids ..

Looks like an up-armoured AXE.

I'm really likeing this, hopefully the IA inducts it in large numbers for operational role.

 

[rkhanna]

Been looking at the profile of this vehicle for a while. Little Troubling. (maybe its the angle of the photo.. don't know). that Hood looks really high with the grill and the Windshield is angled way too sharply . The driver seat seems low - How does he even see the road properly?

I like the Low Profile Idea but the windshield and bonnet of the vehicle just doesnt seem to match.

 

[aditya g]

Tata LSV design revealed:

So it seems there has been some feedback from army and redesign has been done.

Note:

-armoured cabin
-almost nil rear overhang
-seems to be smaller than previous design

 

[abingdonboy]

Anyone know when the LSV trails will begin? This deal has been going on forever.....

 

[Bornubus]

Seems to be too heavy to conduct strikning raids in desert areas where that much protection is not an priority but mobility, and lightweight to be carried by Helis especially Mi 17 and future Chinook.

LSV Armed with ATGM or HMG depending on the mission.

 

[abingdonboy]

Seems to be too heavy to conduct strikning raids in desert areas where that much protection is not an priority but mobility, and lightweight to be carried by Helis especially Mi 17 and future Chinook.

LSV Armed with ATGM or HMG depending on the mission.

What you are talking about is a SF specific vehicle ie a light strike vehicle but this LSV is for a Light Specialist Vehicle is a support vehicle to replace the Gypsys in operational roles with the regular/CI units that are woefully outdated.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

LSV are meant to be carried under Dhruvs & Inside MI-17V5s ..

Their have been some changes i assume, Mahindra AXE on steroids and now TATA LSV have bullet proof cabin..

 

[ezsasa]

Army revives interest in Light Specialist Vehicle

February 2, 2015: Unable to bring to fruition a 6 year quest for a light specialist vehicle, the Army plans to announce afresh its interest in procuring an undisclosed number of a common Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV) for all arms in a 3,500-kg unladen weight class category with a payload capacity of 900-1200 kg. The Army had originally expressed its interest in such vehicles back in August 2010. The Army has stipulated in its information request that the LSV needs to be capable of performing reconnaissance and patrol roles for all arms, provide space and cross mobility in all terrains (including high altitude and deserts) to small parties/teams (approximately six) and operately independently in the battle field. The Army has so far been given an opportunity to try out a series of LSVs both Indian and foreign- made. Indian contenders are likely to include the Mahindra Axe and Tata LSV, while the foreign offerings include the Defender series from Land Rover. Trials will be conducted across terrain in three different theatres since the selected vehicles are likely to be purchased in large numbers for use across arms. Variants of the LSVs with weapons fitment capabilities will also be incorporated once the tender is finalised this year. Sources say that the size of the order also means it would make eminent sense to purchase a vehicle developed and built in India to the Army's specifications. There is a possibility that the requirement may be clubbed with additional similar requirements by the Home Ministry.
Army revives interest in Light Specialist Vehicle - SP's Land Forces

Tata LSV design revealed:

So it seems there has been some feedback from army and redesign has been done.

Note:

-armoured cabin
-almost nil rear overhang
-seems to be smaller than previous design

There is a RFI released this week for Mini truck, specs are same as mentioned in @cobra commando 's post and also fit with @aditya g 's pics.

Maybe the LSV program is being called "Mini Truck" program now.

Excerpt from the RFI:

The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, intends to procure approx quantity 2958 x Mini Truck (generic nomenclature of equipment). The vehicle is primarily to be used as a load carrier of payload capacity 900 – 1200 Kg in all types of terrain. It should be 4x4 drive capable of operating in different terrain and climatic conditions prevalent in the country for use by the Indian Army. The platform should facilitate modification for other uses including small troop carriage, specialist roles viz, reconnaissance and weapon platform incl containerization capable to operate on highways and cross country.
http://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/RFI/510/RFI_Mini_Truck_2017.pdf

 

[Kunal Biswas]

In short they are asking for a a new 1 ton vehicle ..

 

[sthf]

Army is looking for something like this, if I understood that RFI correctly.

British Army's Pinzgauer

Ashok Leyland came up with this, Garuda 4×4. Modified versions should fit the bill perfectly.

 

[ezsasa]

Army is looking for something like this, if I understood that RFI correctly.

British Army's Pinzgauer

Ashok Leyland came up with this, Garuda 4×4. Modified versions should fit the bill perfectly.

RFI says seating capacity of 4(excluding the driver)and also mentions gunners hatch as requirement. This is the reason i think the requirement is not for a truck per se.

 

[sthf]

RFI says seating capacity of 4(excluding the driver)and also mentions gunners hatch as requirement. This is the reason i think the requirement is not for a truck per se.

Well, the one I posted is only exceeding the seating capacity which is not a bad thing but IMO most parameters are being met. Gunners hatch should be a very easy installation.

From the RFI:

Facility for easy and quick conversion to flat bed configuration by removal of side walls and tail board of vehs with locking arrangement for container transportation.

Let's see how this works out.

 

[Filtercoffee]

We need a caterpillared LSV with heavy armour. Please dont tell me its not required as we have lost more soldiers to this madness of 'kiss and decide', aditionally failing to reach the knot for complete safety and all the while trying to please an entire dimwitted panel, who cannot fathom a war zone is beyond me.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Further replies regarding Mini Truck RFI here : http://defenceforumindia.com/forum/threads/rfi-for-high-mobility-multipurpose-mini-trucks.78286/

 

[aditya g]

Rare image of an Army or Air Force double cab pickup .... whatever it is doing up there anyways

 

[Kunal Biswas]

From defexpo 2010 ..

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2016 ..

 

[rkhanna]

the last picture

given the gradient of the windshield and the height of the bonnet how does the driver see whats in front of him?