RFI issued : Army wants LSVs for Special Forces

[praveen007]

Army wants LSVs for Special Forces
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http://tarmak007.blogspot.com/2011/07/army-wants-lsvs-for-special-forces.html

The Indian Army is likely to procure light strike vehicles (LSVs) specifically for its Parachute Battalions (Special Forces). An recent RFI issued in this regard says that the LSVs will be used as a fast attack vehicle for the Special Forces. It will also enhance the mobility and reach of the Special Forces in different types of hostile terrains.
The Army is keen to have these LSVs fitted with integral fire power systems. The Army has sought for a stable vehicle which can carry four persons (including the driver) in a full-combat mode, including personal weapon. The LSV must be configured to have stowage space for carrying communication sets, spare ammunition, water and fuel. The specs: 4.7m (length) x 2.1m (width) x 1.65 (height).


The RFI further states that the LSV must have hard points for a suitable weapon mount capable of firing a 7.62mm GPMG from co-driver’s seat (frontal arc). “The rear hard point must enable to mount either a MILAN anti tank guided missile launcher or a .50/12.7 HMG or an Automatic Grenade Launcher. The Army has also sought information on whether the LSV can be air portable\para droppable (AN-32, IL-76, MI17).

 

[jha]

Another long over due item..
RFI was issued to global vendors or, domestic ones..? not mentioned in the post..

 

[DacterSaab]

domestic man this looks like something the TATAs and Mahindras can handle

 

[jha]

domestic man this looks like something the TATAs and Mahindras can handle

Can never be too sure about Army..But should be given to private players..

 

[Water Car Engineer]

They are looking for something like this..

Mobility. Fully dependable for providing protection to crew, ideal for counter insurgency operations, meets NIJ Level III protection standards against 7.62 mm SLR calibre steel core bullets at 10 M distance, NATO ball ammunition and an AK47 fired from a distance of 10 M at 900, underbelly protection against hand grenades.

Survivability. Operates in the most demanding climatic conditions, in temperatures ranging from -200 C to
+550 C (without aid).

Lethality. Weapon ring mounted on roof carries a gun mount for 12.7 mm HMG or 7.62 mm LMG or Mk19 40 mm grenade launcher; hard top driver's cabin and all-steel shell body with drop down screen and gun mount in front of the commander, on the co-driver's seat.

Mobility. Operating range of 500 km and maximum. running speed of 105 kmph.

 

[misterme2]

Liquid, the US has a completely different set of vehicles that are used as LSV's ...I guess it depends on the environment.....I know dune buggies are weaponized and mad rugged with the addition of shocks and special tires. Wouldn;t that be a better option than the British crap you howed in the first 3 pics?

 

[AMCA]

Sri Laksmi Defense solution LSV:

 

[Abingdonboy]

Sri Laksmi Defense solution LSV:

I think this is more along the lines of what IA had in mind. The LSVs (AL/TATA/AXE) are part of the IA regular LSV procurement- completely different to IA SF requirement. And the Land Rovers are outdated and extremely flawed- in my country much has been made of "Snatch" Land Rover's shortcomings and vunabilites in Iraq and Afghan.

 

[AMCA]

I think this is more along the lines of what IA had in mind. The LSVs (AL/TATA/AXE) are part of the IA regular LSV procurement- completely different to IA SF requirement. And the Land Rovers are outdated and extremely flawed- in my country much has been made of "Snatch" Land Rover's shortcomings and vunabilites in Iraq and Afghan.

But the Army has Issued RFI for the following, I dont think there is any Pvt Indian vehicle which can full fill the requirement. DRDO or OFB or BEL is our only hope.

iring a 7.62mm GPMG from co-driver’s seat (frontal arc). “The rear hard point must enable to mount either a MILAN anti tank guided missile launcher or a .50/12.7 HMG or an Automatic Grenade Launcher. The Army has also sought information on whether the LSV can be air portable\para droppable (AN-32, IL-76, MI17).

 

[angeldemon_007]

Another long over due item..
RFI was issued to global vendors or, domestic ones..? not mentioned in the post..

Last year IA conducted winter trials in Leh of 4 domestic LSV and it was for SF. This is official RFI.

 

[Abingdonboy]

But the Army has Issued RFI for the following, I dont think there is any Pvt Indian vehicle which can full fill the requirement. DRDO or OFB or BEL is our only hope.

Well that's the point- this is likely to be a foreign buy and I think, in this case, that is best. As Pvt companies are very new to this games and SOFs have only recently gained the autonmity and respect they deserve in India and I don't think any of these Pvt companies could provide a vehicle suited to their needs just yet. Whereas foreign companies have been producing such equipment that meet such niche and particular requirements for SFs around the world for years. Indian SFs deserve the best and shouldn't be at a disadvantage of Indian companies who have little idea pf what they are doing.

 

[MUHARIB]

This fits the slot i guess!!

 

[MUHARIB]

Length- 4.5m
Width- 1.5m
Height- 1.5ms.

The specs of flyer alsv...compare it to the RFI specs.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Length- 4.5m
Width- 1.5m
Height- 1.5ms.

The specs of flyer alsv...compare it to the RFI specs.

Seems as though it's too big, RFI SPECS:

The specs: 4.7m (length) x 2.1m (width) x 1.65 (height).

It also depends on who responds to RFI- we can say this and that LSV but if, for whatever, reason they don't respond to RFI it is immaterial.