At
DefExpo 2010 the Indian Company Defence Land Systems
India, a joint venture between Mahindra and the
global defence manufacturer BAE Systems, unveiled
its new Mine Protected Vehicle India (MPVI). The
MPVI Mahindra has been developed for the counter
insurgency and anti-Naxal operations of Indian armed
and paramilitary forces, Mahindra Defence Systems
(MDS) chief executive Brig Khutub Hai said. MPVI
can accommodate 18 personnel and is capable of transporting
a complete operational team of army or police forces
involved in anti-terrorist and anti-Naxal operations.
The MPVI has been developed specifically to meet
the needs of the Indian armed and paramilitary forces,
and is based on world leading technology developed
by BAE Systems. The vehicle will be built in India
and will offer a high level of protection at a cost
effective price.
The
basic version of the Mahindra MPVI is not
armed, but if necessary the MPV can be fitted
with a remote controlled weapon station
armed with weapons up to 12,7 mm in calibre.
Protection
The
MPVI Mahindra was recently tested and survived
a blast in which 14 kg of explosives were
used.
Propulsion
The
high power to weight ratio and very high
torque makes the Mahindra MPVI suitable
for Indian terrain, especially the mountainous
region of Jammu and Kashmir and the rough
topography of the Naxal dominated areas.
Accessories
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Specifications
Armament
Basiv
version no armamemnt, but
a 7,62mm or 12,7 mm can
be installed on the roof
vehicle.
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