Army revives interest in Light Specialist Vehicle

[Abingdonboy]

February 02, 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 MAI

 

[Levina]

Land rover now belongs to Tata so Tata seems to have an additional advantage. Afaik land rover vehicles form the backbone of British army. I know many would back the Indian LSV's but my vote goes to land rover.

 

[Echo_419]

February 02, 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 MAI

Hope the Procurement is from a Indian company

 

[Abingdonboy]

Land rover now belongs to Tata so Tata seems to have an additional advantage. Afaik land rover vehicles form the backbone of British army. I know many would back the Indian LSV's but my vote goes to land rover.

I'm not a huge fan of the Land Rover and the Defender (which is what would most likely take part in this tender) is a VERY old design. TATA has taken certain lessons from the Defender (which they own of course) for their own LSV:

I would like to see exactly who takes part in this and their offerings before passing judgment however. It was a long time ago that the first competition for LSVs took place so I'm interested to see the new/refined products on offer to the IA.

 

[13 komaun]

LSV trials


http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attac...0676-ashok-leyland-lsv-any-news-ia-trials.jpg

 

[Iggy]

They should go for this:

 

[Colt-4-1]

Does LandCruiser 70 series & Hilux come in LSV category?

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

They should go for this:

Top gear .. Damn that's a beast but at over 300+ grands damn expensive.

 

[CONNAN]

General Dynamics Flyer built with commonality with HMVV.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

General Dynamics Flyer built with commonality with HMVV.

Can india afford to buys these in large numbers? Realistically speaking.

Flyer costs a cool 350 K $.

 

[third eye]

Can india afford to buys these in large numbers? Realistically speaking.

Flyer costs a cool 350 K $.

Our domestic automobile manufacturing is so strong that once it is established that the Govt shall okay such procurement companies such as Tata, mahindra etc will produce these vehicles in no time at a fraction of the cost.

This gives the flexibility no issues with spares and upgrades.

 

[Iggy]

Top gear .. Damn that's a beast but at over 300+ grands damn expensive.

They build it for Australian army..I was blown away by the episode of top gear featuring this..

 

[Sine Nomine]

East or West Mahindra Axe is real stuff..

 

[Abingdonboy]

This is high-end equipment and meant for SOFs (the Indian SOFs have a separate and de-linked requirement for LSVs ongoing and may be looking at such vehicles but not the regulars). This LSV is meant to replace the Gypsy in operational roles so you don't need the above behemoths for this role. TATA, Mahindra and the likes can come up with an affordable product that does the job, I'm hoping all the companies have made refinements/improvements to the products they submitted last time around. These are HUGE firms and thus have enormous resources to produce capable vehicles for the Indian Armed Forces, let's see what they showcase....

 

[Echo_419]

This is high-end equipment and meant for SOFs (the Indian SOFs have a separate and de-linked requirement for LSVs ongoing and may be looking at such vehicles but not the regulars). This LSV is meant to replace the Gypsy in operational roles so you don't need the above behemoths for this role. TATA, Mahindra and the likes can come up with an affordable product that does the job, I'm hoping all the companies have made refinements/improvements to the products they submitted last time around. These are HUGE firms and thus have enormous resources to produce capable vehicles for the Indian Armed Forces, let's see what they showcase....

So why did the army order more Gypsy vehicles