Within just five years, the Kalyani Group, has achieved tremendous distinction of being the most promising brand under Government of India “Make in India” mission. Kalyani with its proven engineering prowess, has emerged a formidable leader in the protected vehicles segment. Its product profile boasts of vehicles like the armoured personnel carrier (APC), light bullet resistant vehicle (LBRV), ultra-light strike vehicle (ULSV), light armoured vehicle (LAM) and the armoured troop carrier (ATC).

The group’s flagship company Bharat Forge Ltd. has recently bagged two major export orders in the protected vehicles segment. The first order of 10 units is for the 4×4 APC, Class II (STANAG 4569) for the UN missions of the Indian Army. A first of its kind in the country in its class and category, the APC is specially designed and built to meet specific requirements of forces operating in rough terrain and areas affected by mine blasts. Powered by ruggedized, 230 – 280 hp diesel engine and paired with a 4×2 / 4×4 manual & automatic transmissions, it provides blast protection against 14 kgs TNT blast under hull, 21 kgs TNT blast under any wheels. The best-in-its-class of 4×4, it has a kerb weight ranging from 10 – 11.5 tons and payload capacity of 2 to 1.5 tons.

The group’s flagship company Bharat Forge has also bagged a big order to supply its ATC to an Asian country, many overseas orders are underway. Uniquely designed and built to provide logistic movements of troops in peace-keeping missions and forward areas, this mean machine is powered by ruggedized 230 – 280 hp diesel engine, paired with a 4×2 / 4×4 manual & automatic transmissions. It is capable of carrying 12 to 14 crew members with large cargo, with protection against 6 kg TNT blast and modular enough to be used as command control vehicle & also as ambulance in emergencies.

Both the APC and ATC are suitably fitted with 360 degree rotating armored turret with modular weapon mounts to meet the lethality requirements. The vehicles have been successfully tested and evaluated by armies globally, including the Indian Army.

The latest Kalyani M4 – Marvel of Make in India mission

The Kalyani Group pavilion at the DefExpo 2020 had a huge armored personnel carrier take center stage.

It’s called the Kalyani M4, and some news reports suggest that the Indian Army is eyeing it keenly. Partnered with the Tata Kestrel, the Kalyani M4 makes an interesting combination of armor and speed. While the Kestrel provides the armored punch that spearheads an assault, the M4 will back it up with its speed, maneuverability, and ease of maintenance.

But, before we get into why the M4 is such an interesting vehicle, let’s clear a couple of things first. One — it’s called the Mbombe 4, and is built by the Paramount Group, a South African company that’s built and sold the Mbombe family of vehicles to quite a few international clients by now

Two — the Mbombe 4 is the smallest in the Mbombe family, which also includes the Mbombe 8 and Mbombe 6, packing much heavier firepower compared to the Mbombe 4.

Here’s what we know so far

1. The M4 is designed as an armored personnel carrier with a higher emphasis on performance and crew protection.
2. It can carry a maximum payload of 2.3 tons or a crew of up to eight.
3. The 16-ton vehicle has an impressive 43-degree approach angle and a 44-degree descent angle — the world’s best off-roaders can manage up to 35 degrees approach and 28 degrees descent
4. The hull is of a monocoque type, which means that it’s an armored shell with everything installed inside of it.
5. The forward crew cab is fitted with a large two-piece windshield, which offers a clear view of the surroundings to the crew, enhancing situational awareness, while a ramp at the rear end makes ingress and egress of dismounted troops easy.
6. Think of a very strong, armored egg, and that’s what the M4 is like.
7. The viewports are made of glass hardened enough to withstand sniper and anti-materiel rifle fire.
8. The M4 is powered by a turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine of yet unknown displacement with a power rating of 347 kW(465hp) and 1627 Nm( 165 kg-m).
9. The numbers alone make it at least twice as powerful as other similar vehicles currently used in the Indian Army.
10. This powertrain layout gives it impressive performance; the top speed is 140 kph, with a maximum range of 800 km

Report filed by Prakhar Misra & Anshuman Dogra.

Within just five years, the Kalyani Group, has achieved tremendous distinction of being the most promising brand under Government of India “Make in India” mission. Kalyani with its proven engineering prowess, has emerged a formidable leader in the protected vehicles segment. Its product profile boasts of vehicles like the armoured personnel carrier (APC), light bullet resistant vehicle (LBRV), ultra-light strike vehicle (ULSV), light armoured vehicle (LAM) and the armoured troop carrier (ATC).

The group’s flagship company Bharat Forge Ltd. has recently bagged two major export orders in the protected vehicles segment. The first order of 10 units is for the 4×4 APC, Class II (STANAG 4569) for the UN missions of the Indian Army. A first of its kind in the country in its class and category, the APC is specially designed and built to meet specific requirements of forces operating in rough terrain and areas affected by mine blasts. Powered by ruggedized, 230 – 280 hp diesel engine and paired with a 4×2 / 4×4 manual & automatic transmissions, it provides blast protection against 14 kgs TNT blast under hull, 21 kgs TNT blast under any wheels. The best-in-its-class of 4×4, it has a kerb weight ranging from 10 – 11.5 tons and payload capacity of 2 to 1.5 tons.

The group’s flagship company Bharat Forge has also bagged a big order to supply its ATC to an Asian country, many overseas orders are underway. Uniquely designed and built to provide logistic movements of troops in peace-keeping missions and forward areas, this mean machine is powered by ruggedized 230 – 280 hp diesel engine, paired with a 4×2 / 4×4 manual & automatic transmissions. It is capable of carrying 12 to 14 crew members with large cargo, with protection against 6 kg TNT blast and modular enough to be used as command control vehicle & also as ambulance in emergencies.

Both the APC and ATC are suitably fitted with 360 degree rotating armored turret with modular weapon mounts to meet the lethality requirements. The vehicles have been successfully tested and evaluated by armies globally, including the Indian Army.

The latest Kalyani M4 – Marvel of Make in India mission

The Kalyani Group pavilion at the DefExpo 2020 had a huge armored personnel carrier take center stage.

It’s called the Kalyani M4, and some news reports suggest that the Indian Army is eyeing it keenly. Partnered with the Tata Kestrel, the Kalyani M4 makes an interesting combination of armor and speed. While the Kestrel provides the armored punch that spearheads an assault, the M4 will back it up with its speed, maneuverability, and ease of maintenance.

But, before we get into why the M4 is such an interesting vehicle, let’s clear a couple of things first. One — it’s called the Mbombe 4, and is built by the Paramount Group, a South African company that’s built and sold the Mbombe family of vehicles to quite a few international clients by now

Two — the Mbombe 4 is the smallest in the Mbombe family, which also includes the Mbombe 8 and Mbombe 6, packing much heavier firepower compared to the Mbombe 4.

Here’s what we know so far

1. The M4 is designed as an armored personnel carrier with a higher emphasis on performance and crew protection.
2. It can carry a maximum payload of 2.3 tons or a crew of up to eight.
3. The 16-ton vehicle has an impressive 43-degree approach angle and a 44-degree descent angle — the world’s best off-roaders can manage up to 35 degrees approach and 28 degrees descent
4. The hull is of a monocoque type, which means that it’s an armored shell with everything installed inside of it.
5. The forward crew cab is fitted with a large two-piece windshield, which offers a clear view of the surroundings to the crew, enhancing situational awareness, while a ramp at the rear end makes ingress and egress of dismounted troops easy.
6. Think of a very strong, armored egg, and that’s what the M4 is like.
7. The viewports are made of glass hardened enough to withstand sniper and anti-materiel rifle fire.
8. The M4 is powered by a turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine of yet unknown displacement with a power rating of 347 kW(465hp) and 1627 Nm( 165 kg-m).
9. The numbers alone make it at least twice as powerful as other similar vehicles currently used in the Indian Army.
10. This powertrain layout gives it impressive performance; the top speed is 140 kph, with a maximum range of 800 km

Report filed by Prakhar Misra & Anshuman Dogra.