Tata Safari to replace Army Gypsy
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, April 27
The Army will now start using an upgraded Tata Safari vehicle to replace the three-decade-old Maruti Gypsy for movement.
The Army has ordered 3,192 units of the Tata Safari Storme 4×4 drive.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) wanted the replacement vehicle to fulfil three basic criteria — minimum payload capacity of 800 kg; hard roof and air-conditioning. Safari Storme was tested across various terrains across the country.
A company statement said Safari Storme was conceived and designed keeping in mind the need for a rugged, comfortable and reliable vehicle, making it popular with law enforcement agencies.