Mahindra Marksman

Mahindra Marksman
Marksman on display
Type Armored vehicle
Place of origin  India
Service history
In service 2009 -
Used by Users
Production history
Designer Mahindra Defence Systems (Defense Land Systems)
Designed 2006
Manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra Defense, Mahindra Emirates Vehicle Armouring
Specifications
Length 4.39 m
Width 1.863 m
Height 2.030 m
Diameter 23.75 m
Crew 6 [2 (driver, co–driver) + 4(rear)]
Armor Variable level armor kits
Main
armament
 remote weapon station
Engine 2.49 L CRDE BS-3
Suspension 4x4, wheeled
Speed 120 KM/H

Mahindra Marksman is India’s first armoured capsule-based light bulletproof vehicle to provide protection to the personnel of defence, paramilitary and police forces against small arms fire and grenade attacks. It has capability to be used in counter terrorist as well as conventional roles.[1]

History

The Marksman was first sold to Mumbai Police's Force One.[2][3]

After Mahindra sold several Marksman vehicles to Chile, Carabinier officials have expressed concerns about its flaws like bad visibility and its questionable performance off-road.[4]

Design

A Mahindra Marksman used by the Mumbai police
  • Sides – Can withstand three direct hits of 7.62×51mm NATO Ball M80, 7.62×39mm Ball PS and 5.56×45mm Ball M 193 at a distance of 10m at 90° angle attack.
  • Top – Can withstand three direct hits of above ammunition at a distance of 10m at 45° angle attack.
  • Floor – Protection against two DM 51(German norm) hand grenades detonated under the vehicle simultaneously.
  • Additional protection – All joints and welding have overlap. The rear stowage boxes provide protection to crew when using the rear door.
  • Cuppola has a machine gun mount with 270° traverse and protection.
  • Seven crew firing ports.
  • Outward facing configured rear seat and wide bulletproof windows allows total operational orientation of the crew sitting at the rear.
  • Search light mounted on top of the vehicle controlled from inside the vehicle by the driver/co driver.
  • Rear view camera and a TV screen for the driver and co driver to see the dead zone behind the vehicle.

Specification

The Marksman uses a 2.5L CRDE engine which is BS3 compliant. With 105 bhp of power on tap at 3800rpm and 228Nm of torque between 1800-2200rpm the engine is good enough to haul the 3200 kg (2600 kg unladen + 600 kg of payload) vehicle. The car can seat 6 [2 (driver, co–driver) + 4 (rear)]. The car has a 5 speed manual gearbox and 4 wheel drive along with power steering. Air conditioning is available as an option. All vehicles come with standard alloy wheels. The Marksman can hit a top speed of 120 km/h.

Users

References

  1. ↑ "Mahindra Defence Systems generates excitement at the close of Defexpo". Pr Domain. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
  2. ↑ "Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS) Hands Over Marksman to Commissioner of Mumbai Police". Mahindra. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
  3. ↑ Rishi, Neha (Jan 28, 2009). "Mumbai police to drive M&M defence vehicles". Daily News and Analysis. Mumbai. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
  4. ↑ http://ciperchile.cl/2013/08/21/carabineros-gasta-us-35-millones-en-carros-blindados-que-tienen-serias-fallas-de-seguridad/
  5. ↑ http://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/indian-arms-sales-to-latin-america_sbmaharaj_050716
  6. ↑ http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/year-that-saw-highend-weapons-for-police-birth-of-force-one.../560857/
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