Mahindra Armored Light Specialist Vehicle
| Mahindra Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle | |
|---|---|
Mahindra ALSV | |
| Type | Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | October 2020 |
| Used by | Indian Army UN peacekeeping Forces (MONUSCO) |
| Wars | Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mahindra Defence Systems |
| Manufacturer | Mahindra Defence Systems |
| Unit cost | 81.2 Lacs |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2,500 kg curb weight |
| Length | 4.4 m |
| Width | 1.96 m |
| Height | 1.98 m |
| Armor | CEN B7 STANAG Level II |
| Engine | Steyr 3.2-litre 6 Cylinder Diesel Engine- Turbocharged 215 hp @ 3600 rpm |
| Payload capacity | 1,000 Kgs |
| Transmission | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Suspension | Bilstein Heavy Duty Suspension |
| Maximum speed | 120 kph |
Steering system | Power steering, Front wheel |
Mahindra Armored Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV), also known as Armando or simply Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV), is a light-weight four-wheel drive air transportable tactical armoured specialist vehicle designed by Mahindra & Mahindra for the Indian Army and the Indian Special Forces. It's a modular type vehicle built to be maintenance friendly, and can be upgraded and configured for wide range of roles.