At Defexpo, Polaris India Pvt Ltd has displayed its new Ranger RZR SW and Sportsman MV 850. The vehicles provide the military, security forces, law enforcement and other government agencies unmatched offroad mobility in the most challenging terrains. These capabilities are wellsuited for missions in India and Asia in general and have proven results with vehicles deployed across the region.
Speaking on the occasion, Pankaj Dubey, Managing Director, Polaris India said, “After successfully entering the Indian market last year with our off-road vehicles, we are now concentrating on providing solutions to the Indian defence, security and government sector. For almost a decade, Polaris Defence has been working with military and government customers, all over the world, integrating their unique needs with effective solutions and Polaris India will do the same for the Indian market. Working directly with an OEM provides benefits to our customers beyond the world class quality of Polaris products. Our customers get access to the equipment manufacturer to expedite missionisation requirements and can leverage the Polaris global dealer network for service.”
Polaris Defense provides the military and security forces the light mobility to conduct operations such as patrolling, reconnaissance and surveillance, law and order, perimeter security, casualty evacuation, search and rescue, training and many more.
Ranger RZR SW is a two-passenger LTATV with features suited specifically fortactical operations. It has an 800cc high output twin 4-stroke petrol engine which delivers a top speed of 109 kmph. It has 1000 Lbs (454 kg) of payload capacity and possesses 4-wheel independent suspension with 12”/30 cm of travel and is black out drive and IR capable.
SPORTSMAN MV 850
The Polaris MV 850 is the next generation of militarised ATVs. The MV 850 comes perfectly equipped for today’s demanding operations with 850cc/77 hp 4-stroke SOHC twin cylinder petrol engine with a fuel capacity of 44.5 litres and a towing capacity of 680.4 kg. It comes with electronic power steering and Polaris front and rear metal racks.
