Tata Motors has unveiled quite a few solutions for Defence Forces at the DEFEXPO India 2012. One such vehicle includes a new Micro Bullet-Proof Vehicle, but we would be talking about the Safari and Xenon. The company has showcased the Tata Safari GS 800, Tata Safari Storme Armoured and Tata Xenon Recce 4×4, which as the name suggests are the said vehicles with additional features for the Defence. Prices haven’t be revealed and one can’t buy it either, but it is interesting to note the features and changes on these vehicles, so head down to checkout the various difference and specifications on these models..
Tata Safari Storme GS 800 4×4
Application
• General Service vehicle for the Armed forces
• Escort Vehicle
• Staff Car
• Patrolling Vehicle
Mobility
• Tata 2.2 L Direct injection common rail Turbocharged Intercooled Diesel Engine
• Max Engine output: 140 HP at 4000 rpm
• Max Torque: 320 Nm at 1700-2700 rpm
• Power to weight Ratio: 33 kW/ton
• Max Speed: 160 kmph
• Fording Depth: 300 mm
• Max Gradeability : 26 deg
• Min. turning circle Dia: 10.8 m
• Payload: 825 kg
• Gross Vehicle Weight: 3000 kg
• Power Steering
Fitments
• AC with 4 speed blower & multidirectional nozzles with provision for adjustable air supply to passengers. Concealed roof A/C for rear passengers.
• Hot air type defrosting & demisting for front windshield glass
• Driver and passenger airbags
• Anti Lock Braking System
• Remote controlled central door locking with Engine Immobilizer
• Separate map reading light for front and rear passengers
• Delayed interior lightening unit (Theatre Dimming)
• Approach light
• Outside rear view mirrors with LH/RH blinkers & defroster, electrically adjustable from inside
• Door safety lamps cum puddle lamps on doors
• Power windows on 4 side doors
Tata Safari Storme Armoured
Application
• VVIP Protection
Mobility
• Tata 2.2 L Direct injection common rail Turbocharged Intercooled Diesel
Engine
• Max Engine output: 140 HP at 4000 rpm”
• Max Torque: 320 Nm at 1700-2700 rpm
• Power to weight Ratio: 31 kW/ton
• Max Speed: 150 kmph
• Max Gradeability: 26 Degrees
• Min Turning Circle Diameter: 12 m
• Payload: 375 Kg
• GVW: 3305 Kg
• Power Steering
Protection
• Ballistic Protection: NIJ level III protection against 7.62 SLR, ball ammunation and AK-47 fired from 10 m distance at 90 degree angle of attack
• Underbelly Protection against 2 HE Hand Grenades
• Glass Protection corresponding to NIJ Level III
Tata Xenon Recce 4×4
Application
• General Service vehicle for the Armed forces
• Troop Carrier
• Escort Vehicle
• Recce vehicle
Mobility
• Engine: TATA 2.2L DICOR BS III, Direct Injection Common Rail Turbo Charged Intercooled Diesel Engine.
• Max Engine output: 140 HP at 4000 rpm.
• Power to weight Ratio: 30 kW/ton
• Steering: Right hand drive with power steering
• Max speed: 120 Kmph
• Fording Depth: 200 mm
• Max gradeability: 32 deg
• Min Turning Radius: 13.5 m
• Operating Temp Range: -25 to + 50 deg Centigrade ambient
• Gross Vehicle weight: 2950 Kg
Fitments
• 360 deg revolving LMG turret with +60 deg/-20 deg elevation /depression,
• 20 liter four jerry cans, mounting outside roll cage structure, ,
• Self recovery winch at front,
• Pick axe and spade
• Tow hook at rear
• 2 kg hand held type fire extinguisher,
• Four ammunition boxes,
• Black out lamps,
• Convoy lamps,
• Map reading lamp
