Sherpa, light armoured vehicle, launched

[brational]

I think these:

It cant be.. Renault Logo

 

[Abingdonboy]

All these models available to IA but they still operate vintage Rackshaks in tiny numbers:

On a chilly November morning in 2008, an army Rakshak jeep crawled slowly along a side road near Sopore in J&K. The six Rashtriya Rifles jawans inside were on alert; in that area danger is always just around the corner. But when the attack came, there was little they could do; with a deafening blast, a scooter, parked by the roadside, blew up firing metal fragments into the side of the jeep. Had it been any other vehicle, lives would almost certainly have been lost. But all six soldiers emerged unscathed; they were lucky to be in an armoured Rakshak, one of just 200 that the army uses in J&K.

 

[AMCA]

That is the available pic in SLDS site under Light Armoured Vehicle and it says the vehicle is capable of toppin 150kmh and First prototype will be out in June 2010 for Army trials

SLDS- Light Armoured Vehicle

Have been seeing that vehicle in there website for the past one year and even more....

 

[angeldemon_007]

^^^
One more thing, where is the armor ?/ Also i think we can see its picture on the home page of INDESEC 2011...

I hope army opt for SLDS vehicles, they are the best. Viper, Dhruv executive are just like US JLTV program which will replace their HUMVEE. We should also make these vehicles as standard army vehicles.

 

[Vibs]

Surprised they developed this. How is it better than the Mahindra Marksman?I've seen some around in Mumbai (Force One squadron cars). They look deadly.

 

[angeldemon_007]

^^^
SLDS Dhruv executive and Viper are the best. We will have to a couple days to get the pics of Sherpa but if our armed forces are looking for light armored vehicles, SLDS is best but i doubt they will go for a small company. They will opt for lower quality Tata or Mahindra vehicles...

 

[sathya]

Sherpa, light armoured vehicle, launched
Published June 21, 2011
SOURCE: IANS

An indigenous light armoured vehicle designed keeping in mind the operational requirements of the police and paramilitary forces was launched at the ongoing homeland security exhibition here Monday.Based on the Ford Endeavour SUV, the Sherpa has been developed by Shri Lakshmi Defence Solutions Ltd (SLDS) in a joint programme with Ford India.

‘The 2+6 seater vehicle with maximum speed of 160 kmph is an ideal force multiplier in the war against Naxals (Maoists) and terrorists, even in an urban scenario, especially for command vehicle operations,’ an SLDS statement said.

‘The Ford Endeavour’s chassis, with one of the highest ground clearance and largest wheelbase in its class, was a clear winner for modification as a light armoured vehicle. With its unique safety features and rigidity of frame, the vehicle can tackle any terrain and prove useful as a force multiplier for homeland security,’ the statement added.

According to SLDS director Anil Kumar Verma, the Sherpa has been designed ‘to aid the security forces in counter-insurgency and anti-Maoist operations and to enhance their combat efficiency’.

Speaking at the launch, Nigel Wark, executive director (Marketing, Sales and Service) of Ford India, said: ‘The Endeavour, with its superior build quality, durability and powerful transmission, can prove to be a reliable vehicle in all types of terrain and will match gruelling operational requirements.’

SLDS already produces a range of security-related vehicles including the Viper fast-moving attack vehicle, the Dhruv armoured troop carrier and the Drona blast and mine protection vehicle.

The company’s parent, Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn Ltd, has been supplying safety textiles such as bio-chemical, high altitude fabric, bullet-proof jackets and bullet-proof helmets, camouflage fabrics, uniform fabric, IR fabric and carbon fabric to Indian defence establishments.

 

[Vibs]

Finally came across an authentic pic of the vehicle.Can hardly make it out though.

 

[Vibs]

All these models available to IA but they still operate vintage Rackshaks in tiny numbers:

Well army procurement in the late 90's and early 2000's was next to nothing. Caught in red tape and delays. But these Rakshaks have served the army well, even after all these years!

 

[angeldemon_007]

My vote is still on SLDS Viper. I think its still the sexiest and the best vehicle in this category....

 

[Mo12]

Finally came across an authentic pic of the vehicle.Can hardly make it out though.

Made in India too ^^^

 

[Abingdonboy]

Any news if IA is actually planning on a large-scale induction of light armoured veichles anytime soon? I mean there are plenty of options available to IA from home and abroad. And WTF is happening with Mahindra Axe?

+ anyways I thought that India was part of the US JLTV? http://www.dodbuzz.com/2009/10/06/india-signs-up-for-jltv/

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

M&M Axe(Israeli rip-off) failed to even complete the tests according to some and TATA LSV finished second-last in the trials.The TATRA Vectra leads as of now(?).The order is for 8000 vehicles.The vehicles should be capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -20 Degrees to 50 Degrees.

 

[Vibs]

Any news if IA is actually planning on a large-scale induction of light armoured veichles anytime soon? I mean there are plenty of options available to IA from home and abroad. And WTF is happening with Mahindra Axe?

+ anyways I thought that India was part of the US JLTV? http://www.dodbuzz.com/2009/10/06/india-signs-up-for-jltv/

Mahindra Axe was not an armored vehicle. It was more of a utility vehicle. No idea about it. But 4 Mahindra Marksman were bought by the Force one counter terrorism squadron of the Mumbai police for Urban warfare role.

 

[Abingdonboy]

M&M Axe(Israeli rip-off) failed to even complete the tests according to some and TATA LSV finished second-last in the trials.The TATRA Vectra leads as of now(?).The order is for 8000 vehicles.The vehicles should be capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -20 Degrees to 50 Degrees.

When are orders to be placed and delivery begin?