Last Updated on 16/08/2024 by Arun jain
The Indian Army has recently received 96 ATOR N1200 Specialist Mobility Vehicles. They are most useful in marshy areas like Kutch. It has been made by JSW Gecko Company. A deal of Rs 250 crore was made for this. These vehicles were also showcased on Republic Day 2024.
ATOR N1200 is an advanced amphibious vehicle. It is also called extreme mobility vehicle. It can run in many challenging areas. This vehicle has been made according to indigenous requirements, so that it can run in any type of terrain. Currently, this vehicle has been deployed near the Kutch border.
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The army is using it in Kutch. This vehicle can run even in muddy and swampy areas. Because its wheels do not get stuck. Apart from this, it can run at high speed anywhere in snow, water, sand. Apart from Kutch, this vehicle will be deployed by the army in the areas of North-East and Himalayas. This can prove to be very important for the Indian Army.
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Planning is going on for the use of common people
This time this vehicle was displayed for the first time in front of the general public in the Republic Day parade. Now there are plans to use ATOR N1200 for public transport as well. So that the common people can also get the benefit of this vehicle. Like in relief and rescue operations during disasters.
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Seats up to 9 people, suitable for driving anywhere in any weather
It has a 1.2 liter turbocharged diesel engine which gives it a power of 136 horsepower. It has a hydro-pneumatic suspension arm, which helps it to run on any kind of road. It is a four wheel drive. Its ground clearance is 600 millimeters. It can work in any weather from minus 40 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius. It can seat 9 people at a time. Or it can lift 1200 Kg weight.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)