Engineering:Mahindra Axe
| Mahindra AXE | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military 4x4 |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | Prototype |
| Used by | Indian Army |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Mahindra & Mahindra Limited |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2,500 kg curb weight |
| Length | 4.4 m |
| Width | 1.96 m |
| Height | 1.98 m |
| Engine | 4 cyl Diesel[1] 140 hp (100 kW)[1] |
| Transmission | 5-gear automatic from Mercedes-Benz [1] |
| Suspension | Independent |
The Mahindra Axe is a Light Military Utility Tactical Vehicle designed by Mahindra & Mahindra. Prototypes of the vehicle were customized to meet Indian Army specifications, but after evaluating the vehicles the Indian Army decided not to place an order.[2]
The vehicle was meant to be marketed to the Indian Army and special forces units.[1]
Design
Axe is built on a new platform, derived from existing Mahindra models. According to Brigadier Khutub A Hai, CEO, Mahindra Defence Systems, "The Axe was designed with help from an overseas designer".[3]
Current Axe variants use either a diesel engine (a 2.7 L Mercedes derived Ssangyong engine, which powers the Rexton)[4] or a petrol engine (using 4 L GM Vortec engine, which powers the Chevrolet TrailBlazer).
Fuel efficiency
According to Mahindra, the diesel Axe offers around 8 to 9 km/L (11.1 to 12.5 L/100 km) while the petrol Axe offers 6 to 7 km/L (14.3 to 16.6 L/100 km).
Variants
Mahindra planned to launch a civilian version of the Axe, but a civilian launch is now very much in doubt.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Mahindra Careers at Businesses | Mahindra Jobs | Mahindra". http://www.mahindra.com/What-We-Do/Defense/Products/Axe.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2009 Mahindra Axe". 7 August 2012. http://www.topspeed.in/cars/mahindra/2009-mahindra-axe-ar133436.html.
- ↑ "Desi Humvee avatar is here-Q&A-News-Indiatimes Wheels". http://wheels.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2320147.cms.
- ↑ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Vijayawada / Wheels : Big daddy cometh". http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/09/29/stories/2007092952390300.htm.
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