Theatre of war or abode of peace

In the wake of modern, sophisticated warfare, defence preparedness of a nation is crucial, both in times of war and peace. This is where Tata LSV comes in useful for military forces around the world. A dependable and highly mobile tactical wheeled vehicle, Tata LSV plays multiple roles in ensuring smooth movement, both in the theatre of war and for peacekeeping.

Tata LSV is a product of , India's largest automobile manufacturing company, and a member of the - India's best known industrial house. For more than 5 decades, Tata Motors, in partnership with other Tata Group companies, has been providing the wheels of defence as well as a wide range of defence solutions. Over the years, these have helped make the borders of nations impregnable. Diverse roles on a single platform

Tata LSV, with a 1.2 ton payload, is versatile enough to play as many as 20 different roles for modern day military forces. In fact, it offers a single platform to undertake diverse missions, thereby reducing logistics costs and much more. According to your requirements, the chassis of this innovative vehicle can be adapted, to offer you any or all of the following:

1.2 ton payload

Light Multipurpose Reconnaissance Vehicle (LAM) 20 different roles

Armed Reconnaissance Vehicle

LSV with Protection for Counter-Insurgency Operations

Observation Post (OP) Party Vehicle

Field Artillery Tractor (FAT) for Para Field Artillery Regiments

Recce Vehicle for Gun Position Officer (GPO) for Artillery Regiments

Recce, Surveillance & Ghatak Platoon Vehicle for Infantry

Engineering Reconnaissance Vehicle

Common Utility Communication Vehicle

Ambulance Vehicle

Field Repair Team Vehicle

Para (SF) and BC/OC Parties of Para Field Regiment

Low Level Lightweight Radar for Air Defence Artillery

IGLA Carrier for Air Defence Artillery

Coverer Vehicle for Air Defence Artillery

LSV-based Light Radio Vehicle/ Communication Rover for Signals

LSV for Tactical Satellite Terminals for Signals

Shelter for Unit Entity Vehicle for Signals

Cable Utility Vehicle for Corps of Signals

Shelter for Unit Field Wireless System for Corps of Signals Versatile performer

A vehicle is as good as its performance. The design and manufacture of Tata LSV meet the latest Military (MIL) standards. Moreover, inherent in its design is a versatility that enables it to perform on the major parameters of Mobility, Survivability, Utility, Manoeuvrability, Maintainability, Transportability, Crew Protection, Stealth, Lethality and Payload & Towing Capacity, as per the demands of a modern military force.

Mobility

With Tata LSV, you are assured of high mobility across diverse terrains. This advantage accrues from the following features: A power-to-weight ratio of 25 KW per ton

Adaptive Automatic Transmission

60% gradeability

300 mm vertical obstacle climbing ability

450 approach angle

400 departure angle

255 mm ground clearance

Excellent fordability. In fact, the base model of Tata LSV is capable of fording depths upto 600 mm unprepared.

Compatible with Thermal Imaging driving

2.1m width 255 mm ground clearence 15 degree Side slope aids, for night driving.

300 mm vertical obstacle 45 degree approach angle climbing ability 40 degree departure angle 600 mm fording depth Payload & Towing Capacity

The base vehicle has the following configuration:

GVW of 3900 kg Payload of 1.2 tons

Towing capacity of 3 tons

It can carry a total of 6 personnel, including the driver and commander in the driver's cabin, and 4 personnel seated in its load body. The driver and commander are provided with bucket seats.

1. Map Reading Lamp 2. Battery Isolation Switch 3. GPS JERRY CAN AMMUNITION – 2000 PERSONAL KIT 4 Nos. 4. Clock PERSONAL KIT 2 Nos. 5. 12 Volt Socket ANTENNA 6. First Aid Box Fire Extinguisher GUN

UNDER THE SEAT SEAT - 1 SEAT - 2 RL 6 ROUNDS

AMMUNITION GUNS PICK AXE & SHOVEL BOX

ROCKET LAUNCHER

STORAGE BOX

CAMOUFLAGE NET SEAT - 3 SEAT - 4

COMMANDER SEAT GUN COOKING SET RADIO SET 2 Nos. ARROW STAND AMMUNITION 2 Nos. SPARE WHEEL ARROW FOLDABLE WIND SHIELD BATTERY 2 Nos. TELEMAST

TOP VIEW

Towing Hook

WATER TANK

SIDE VIEW TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Category Item Description

ENGINE Water cooled direct injection Turbocharged Intercooler

Diesel Engine with Crankcase breather and relief valve

Max. Engine Output 92.5 kW @ 3100 rpm

Max. Torque 320 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm

GEAR BOX Model Automatic Transmission with Pre-Selective

No. of gears 5 Forward 1 Reverse

Type Synchromesh: helical gears

Ratios High gear: 1.00:1 Low gear: 2.02:1

REAR AXLE Type Single reduction, hypoid gears, fully floating axle shafts with Differential Lock

FRONT AXLE Single speed with Differential Lock

STEERING Hydraullic assisted Power Steering

BRAKES Service Brakes Fitted to ABS

Parking Brake Cable operated mechanical brake acting on rear wheels

FRAME Ladder type frame

SUSPENSION Type Parabolic leaf spring at front and rear

Shock Absorber Hydraulic double acting telescopic type at front and rear

Anti-roll Bar At front and rear

WHEELS No. of Wheels Front: 2, Rear: 2, Spare: 1

AND Wheel Rims 6.00 G X 16 SDC. Optional – 8J x16 Tyres 9.00 x16 Sand cum Highway

TYRES Option: All-terrain tyres

ELECTRICAL System Voltage 12 Volts

SYSTEMS Indicator Lamps a) Battery charging b) Pre-heater c) Hi Beam d) Turn LH e) Turn RH f) Low oil press

g) Front fog light h) Rear fog light I) Low brake fluid j) Differential Lock k) Check engine

l) MIL m) Water in fuel n) ABS o) Auto trans. check p) Trans. hi temp

BLACKOUT 1) Blackout head lamp 2) Blackout tail 3) Blackout stop fitments light

4) Convoy lamp 5) Map reading lamp 6) Blackout change over switch

7) Plug socket for light extension 8) Rear light extension socket

OTHER 1) Roof lamp in cabin 2) Inspection lamp 3) Battery isolation switch

FEATURES 4) Additional battery charging point through main engine 5) Clock

RADIO As per JSG standards 0261

INTERFERENCE

SUPPRESSION Life support in times of need

MEDICAL EQPT. RACK

HEATER

FRIDGE INVERTER ATTENDANT SEAT CUM STORAGE FOR FOLDABLE FOOTREST OXYGEN CYLINDER BENCH SEAT CUM STRETCHER BERTH

NEBULISER OXYGEN CYLINDER & SYRINGE OUTLET INFUSION PUMP VENTILATOR

AIR CONDITIONER DEFIBRIBILATOR

SWITCH BOARD

WASH BASIN

STORAGE FOR SUCTION STRETCHER MACHINE DOCTOR SEAT Parameters Tata 4x4 LSV Ambulance

Role Two Stretcher Field Ambulance

Seating Layout All saloon interior layouts with accomodation for 2 stretcher patients, or one stretcher and 4 sitting patients plus doctor

Features • 40 L refrigerator • AC and Heater for saloon • Electric exhaust fans in saloon • Fold down rear step with cushioned stool • Sliding communication window between saloon and driver compartment • Full width lockable rear doors • Flourescent internal lighting

Variants LSV chassis designed to take on following role - Recce, Armament Carrier, & Options Station Wagon, Crew Cab, Troop Carrier & Ambulance Renowned corporate house

Tata Motors, established in 1945, is one of the leading companies of the prestigious Tata Group. With revenues of US$ 14 billion in 2008-09, it is India's largest automobile company and the world's second largest heavy bus manufacturing company. It is also the world's sixth largest medium and heavy commercial vehicle manufacturing company. Today, Tata Motors has a significant presence in Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America, with over 4 million vehicles running on Indian and foreign roads - making it a truly international automobile manufacturing company. The Tata Group Synergy in Defence

A wide range of products and services from other Tata Group companies adds a significant dimension to Tata Motors defence vehicles, as indicated below:

Armour Solutions

• Tata Motors Limited, Tata Advanced Materials Limited

Perimeter Security

• NELCO

Solar Energy Solutions

• Tata BP Solar

Strategic Electronics

• SED

Decision Assist

• Tata Power SED, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Infotech, CMC

Network Centric Warfare

• Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Power SED, Tata Infotech, VSNL

Logistics & Support

• Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Infotech Tata Motors Limited, 26th Floor, World Trade Centre-1, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005. For further information, call +91-22 6656 1800 Extn. 1824/1874; Fax: +91-22 6636 0408; E-mail: [email protected] or visit www.tatamotors.com

Tata Motors reserves the right to change and vary the design, technical details and specifications at any time, without prior notice, as per the Company’s policy of continuous product improvement.The illustrations may show accessories and items of optional equipment which are not part of standard specifications. Colours may vary slightly from those shown, owing to printing process.