Mahindra Axe

Mahindra AXE
TypeMilitary 4x4
Place of originIndia
Service history
In servicePrototype
Used byIndian Army
Production history
ManufacturerMahindra & Mahindra Limited
Specifications
Mass2,500 kg curb weight
Length4.4 m
Width1.96 m
Height1.98 m
Engine4 cyl Diesel
140 hp (100 kW)
Transmission5-gear automatic from Mercedes-Benz
SuspensionIndependent

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.

The vehicle was meant to be marketed to the Indian Army and special forces units.

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".

Current Axe variants use either a diesel engine (a 2.7 L Mercedes derived Ssangyong engine, which powers the Rexton) 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).[citation needed]

Variants

Mahindra planned to launch a civilian version of the Axe, but a civilian launch is now very much in doubt.

See also

References

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