The Kalyani M4 is a mine-protected, high-mobility infantry mobility vehicle produced by Kalyani Group's Bharat Forge.[6] It is a Kalyani-Paramount partnership developed variant of the Mbombe 4 built by South Africa's Paramount Group.
| Kalyani M4 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Military 4x4 |
| Place of origin |  India |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Kalyani Group |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Forge |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 16,000 kg total weight |
| Length | 5.8 m |
| Width | 2.6 m |
| Height | 2.45 m |
| Crew | 2+2+6 |
| Armor | NATO STANAG 4569 Level III |
| Engine | Turbo Diesel (336 kW, 465 HP, 1627 N.m)[1] 465 hp[2] |
| Power/weight | 30 HP/ton |
| Payload capacity | 2,300 Kgs[3] |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic |
| Suspension | Bilstein Heavy Duty Suspension |
Operational range | 800 km[4] |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h[5] |
Steering system | Power steering, Front wheel |
After conducting extensive trials in Ladakh, the Indian Army placed orders for these vehicles under an emergency procurement amidst China-India Border Standoff in a contract worth ₹177.95 crore (equivalent to ₹200 crore or US$24 million in 2023) in 2021.[7]
Design
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The Kalyani M4 is designed predominantly as an extraction and occupant protection vehicle. Its design offers high speed and quick manoeuvrability. It has a maximum payload of 2.3 tonnes and can carry up to 8 people. With all the armour, the M4 weighs around 16,000 Kg. It has a 43-degree approach and 44-degrees departure angle with a water wading depth of 900 mm to operate it in tough terrain or fording rivers [8]
The Kalyani M4 uses a turbocharged 6-pot diesel motor which is rated to deliver 465hp and a 1627 Nm of torque. It uses a CVT automatic transmission. It also features a low-range gearbox to work with the 4×4 system to scale difficult steep inclines. The M4 has top speed of 140 km/h and has a range of 800 km.[9][10]
It can withstand three 10 kg TNT charges under the wheels and 50 kg IED side blasts.[11][12]
Operators
edit- Indian Army – 126 with 100 more on order.[13][14]
See also
edit- Ashok Leyland Light Bullet Proof Vehicles(LBPV)
- Mahindra Axe
- Mahindra Armored Light Specialist Vehicle
- Mahindra Marksman
- TATA Kestrel
- TATA Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle
References
edit- ^ "Mahindra ALSV, Kalyani M4: Highlights of Indian Army's new armoured fleet". The Financial Express. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Mahindra ALSV, Kalyani M4: Highlights of Indian Army's new armoured fleet". The Financial Express. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Mahindra ALSV, Kalyani M4: Highlights of Indian Army's new armoured fleet". The Financial Express. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Mahindra ALSV, Kalyani M4: Highlights of Indian Army's new armoured fleet". The Financial Express. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Mahindra ALSV, Kalyani M4: Highlights of Indian Army's new armoured fleet". The Financial Express. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Mahindra ALSV, Kalyani M4: Highlights of Indian Army's new armoured fleet". The Financial Express. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Philip, Snehesh Alex (23 February 2021). "Army places emergency procurement order for Kalyani M4 armoured vehicles tested in Ladakh". ThePrint. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Mahindra ALSV, Kalyani M4: Highlights of Indian Army's new armoured fleet". The Financial Express. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Mahindra ALSV, Kalyani M4: Highlights of Indian Army's new armoured fleet". The Financial Express. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Mbombe 4" (PDF). Paramount Group.
- ^ "Mbombe 4 rolls out new armour addition". Janes.com. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Philip, Snehesh Alex (21 October 2022). "China threat in mind, Army buys more M4 armoured vehicles with anti-tank missiles". ThePrint. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "China threat in mind, Army buys more M4 armoured vehicles with anti-tank missiles". The Print. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ "Made in India Muscle: Kalyani M4 Armored Vehicle Revs Up Army's Power". Defence.in. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
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