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Over the course of the last week, the crown of India, Jammu & Kashmir has witness the turmoil that has erupted in the valley. Here emerged some of the worse situations where our brave soldiers have to face our own brothers and sisters (residents of Jammu & Kashmir). Like this, most of the time Indian army has to serve their duties in hostile areas where they need a vehicle which is capable enough to tackle every terrain. The Maruti Suzuki Gypsy irrespective of being devoid of basic creature comforts of any modern day SUV, such as power steering, power windows, A/C among many, has been a staple vehicle of the Indian army since 1985 (inception year of this indigenous SUV). We find out what makes the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy a great vehicle for the Indian army.
GO Anywhere capability
From lifting it with helicopter to sail it across the channel via boat or drop it behind the enemy line by Indian Air Force planes such as C-17 Globemaster III and IL-76, Indian Army has done it all, thanks to its light weight nature which makes it superior than other bulky SUV's available in the country. Be it sand, slush or ice it doesn't get bogged down owning to its light weight.
No modern day gadgetry
This might sound a little harsh but this makes the mountain-goat (Maruti Suzuki Gpysy) a simple vehicle with less fuss.
Amazing driving capability
Little did most of us know, that essentially the Gypsy is originally based on the long wheelbase Suzuki Jimny SJ40/410 series. It is primarily designed as an off-road vehicle or to take rough unprepared roads mostly, henceforth justifies the basic demand of the Indian Army. Also, it gets 4WD (four-wheel drive) system which further accentuates its off-roading intention.
Suspension
At this modern age, Maruti still continues to offer the Gypsy with leaf springs on all the four wheels which give it a robust character, however, at the cost of premium ride quality. which on the contrary is not a priority while being on a duty.
Easy modifications
From hard top to soft top to no top at all & a displaceable front windshield among many, the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy can be modified in many ways according to the demand and need of the hour. Also, the Gypsy even when loaded with up to 200 kgs of weight is stil drivable, another reason why it is used to carry army personnel and ammunition.
Engine
It is powered by a 1,298-litre, four-cylinder, petrol engine that produces 80 Bhp of power at 6,000 rpm and 103Nm of peak torque at 4,500 rpm. The engine can be further fine tuned for extra horses also. From icy terrain with sub-zero temperatures to the terrains with as high as 51 degree of blistering heat, the Gypsy takes all with ease.
Dimensions
Apart from the length, the Gypsy is smaller in each and every parameter when measured against its arch rival- the Mahindra Thar. Its compact dimensions help it to tread easily over narrow patches.
Over the course of the last week, the crown of India, Jammu & Kashmir has witness the turmoil that has erupted in the valley. Here emerged some of the worse situations where our brave soldiers have to face our own brothers and sisters (residents of Jammu & Kashmir). Like this, most of the time Indian army has to serve their duties in hostile areas where they need a vehicle which is capable enough to tackle every terrain. The Maruti Suzuki Gypsy irrespective of being devoid of basic creature comforts of any modern day SUV, such as power steering, power windows, A/C among many, has been a staple vehicle of the Indian army since 1985 (inception year of this indigenous SUV). We find out what makes the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy a great vehicle for the Indian army.
GO Anywhere capability
From lifting it with helicopter to sail it across the channel via boat or drop it behind the enemy line by Indian Air Force planes such as C-17 Globemaster III and IL-76, Indian Army has done it all, thanks to its light weight nature which makes it superior than other bulky SUV's available in the country. Be it sand, slush or ice it doesn't get bogged down owning to its light weight.
No modern day gadgetry
This might sound a little harsh but this makes the mountain-goat (Maruti Suzuki Gpysy) a simple vehicle with less fuss.
Amazing driving capability
Little did most of us know, that essentially the Gypsy is originally based on the long wheelbase Suzuki Jimny SJ40/410 series. It is primarily designed as an off-road vehicle or to take rough unprepared roads mostly, henceforth justifies the basic demand of the Indian Army. Also, it gets 4WD (four-wheel drive) system which further accentuates its off-roading intention.
Suspension
At this modern age, Maruti still continues to offer the Gypsy with leaf springs on all the four wheels which give it a robust character, however, at the cost of premium ride quality. which on the contrary is not a priority while being on a duty.
Easy modifications
From hard top to soft top to no top at all & a displaceable front windshield among many, the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy can be modified in many ways according to the demand and need of the hour. Also, the Gypsy even when loaded with up to 200 kgs of weight is stil drivable, another reason why it is used to carry army personnel and ammunition.
Engine
It is powered by a 1,298-litre, four-cylinder, petrol engine that produces 80 Bhp of power at 6,000 rpm and 103Nm of peak torque at 4,500 rpm. The engine can be further fine tuned for extra horses also. From icy terrain with sub-zero temperatures to the terrains with as high as 51 degree of blistering heat, the Gypsy takes all with ease.
Dimensions
Apart from the length, the Gypsy is smaller in each and every parameter when measured against its arch rival- the Mahindra Thar. Its compact dimensions help it to tread easily over narrow patches.
