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Mahindra AXE | |
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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]
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).
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).
Mahindra planned to launch a civilian version of the Axe, but a civilian launch is now very much in doubt. [2]
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