Tata Motors' new armoured vehicles

Tata Motors has been providing defence solutions for over five decades. The company's range of products on display at the Defence Expo showcases the company's expertise in developing vehicles that meet the entire spectrum of needs of the military and para military forces. Tata Motors' products have been designed and customized as per evolving needs of the modern military forces.

Products on Display:

Tata Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV): The Tata LSV, with a 1.2 tonne payload, built to latest military standards, is a single platform to undertake diverse missions such as reconnaissance, counter insurgency operations for special forces and even as an ambulance. The Tata LSV's versatility enables it to perform on the major parameters of Mobility, Survivability, Stealth, Lethality, Transportability and Maintainability as per the demands of a modern military force.

The Tata LSV has an adaptive automatic transmission, 60% gradeability, 300 mm vertical obstacle climbing ability, 45% approach angle, 45% departure angle, 255 mm ground clearance. The vehicle can operate in a temperature range of -20 degree to +55 degree Celsius. The maximum speed of the vehicle is 105 km/hr.

Light Armoured Troop Carrier (LATC) with RCWS (Remote Controlled Weapon Station): The LATC is designed for movement of troops of section strength for counter insurgency operation. The vehicle protects the troops against small arm fire and is fitted with bulletproof glasses. The vehicle floor is protected against hand grenade blasts. The vehicle has a split air conditioning unit for crew comfort. The LATC is fitted with suspended seats and has seat belts for additional safety. The fuel tank is filled with explosive suppression material.

Armoured Safari: This NIJ Level III protection vehicle for VVIPs is equipped with features like hand grenade protection for under belly, extra wide footsteps for escorts and RYG (Red Yellow Green) indicator for escort vehicles. It comes with comfortable interiors, plush seating, fine-tuned suspension, HVAC. The armoured Safari has run flat tyres, five exit doors, and explosive suppressant material in the fuel tank.

Tata 8x8 platform, a versatile battlefield mobility solution: The Tata 8x8 is a unique and versatile platform, capable of being configured to a host of military applications for Missile / Weapon Stations, Surveillance Equipment, Communications and Electronics Warfare Platforms, Bridge Laying, Tank Transporters, Recovery Vehicles, Mobile Specialist Workshops, Hook Loader Applications and Load Carriers.

On offer is a wide range of specifications to suit individual applications. The Tata 8x8 is powered by a powerful 380-420 HP Engine and a versatile 9-16 speed gear box, with heavy-duty transfer cases driving the hub reduction tandem axles to address requirement of high speeds and severe gradients. An option of automatic transmission is also available in this range.

The compensating bogey suspension, capable of operating under severe terrain conditions with full air brakes having optional ABS, takes on a heavy-duty frame. The vehicle is fitted with a tiltable military cabin with good all around visibility, and is compatible to up-armouring.