The Mahindra Axe is a Light Military Utility Tactical Vehicle designed by
Mahindra & Mahindra
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) is an Indian multinational automotive manufacturing corporation headquartered in Mumbai. It was established in 1945 as Mahindra & Mohammed and later renamed as Mahindra & Mahindra. Part of the Mahindra Group, ...
. Prototypes of the vehicle were customized to meet
Indian Army
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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.
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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".GM Vortec engine
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, which powers the Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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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.[
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See also
* Mahindra Armored Light Specialist Vehicle
References
{{Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles
Axe
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Military vehicles of India
Military light utility vehicles