Polaris India Pvt. Ltd, champions in off-road and all-terrain vehicles, stole the show at the on-going 9th edition of the Defexpo India 2016 with its latest and acclaimed products - Dagor (Deployable Advance Ground Off-Road) and MRZR 4. These vehicles have been exclusively brought to India for the first time. Polaris India also showcased its 6-wheeled drive Off-Roader, Sportsman Big Boss 6X6 and Ranger 6X6 800 at the event, which is being held between March 28th and 31, 2016 at Goa.
Polaris India has developed the vehicle under a contract from elements of the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and international Special Operations Forces (SOF) customers.
Speaking on Polaris India’s participation in the Defexpo India 2016, Pankaj Dubey, Managing Director, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. noted, “We are proud to showcase our impressive portfolio of defense vehicles designed to support the tactical manoeuvre of combat operations. Participating in the Defexpo 2016 is an invaluable experience for us as it gives us an opportunity to exhibit the unrelenting power of Polaris vehicles to the defense fraternity. Both Dagor and MRZR4 are being displayed for the first time in India. Ergonomically designed with unbeatable combat efficiency, these vehicles are a force multiplier in the true sense of the word, providing its operator instant preparedness for missions even in the most extreme terrain.”
The Dagor has world-class capability in extreme off-road terrain at full payload. Its unique design allows for ease of operation, maintenance and sustainment in support of combat operations. The vehicle uses a readily available Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) driveline, controls and components streamlining mechanic and operator training.
The MRZR 4 is highly mobile, configurable for a variety of applications, air transportable and has been combat-proven and purchased by U.S. and allied forces throughout the world. MRZR 4 provides extreme mobility that defense forces can count on, for tactical deployment giving maximum flexibility.
Both Dagor and MRZR 4 are already in use by U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and international Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Allied Special Forces.
The Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 features a rare 6x6 drive system, powering all 6 of its wheels to help it handle the toughest jobs and terrain. The Ranger 6X6 800 has a big-bore 800 twin-cylinder engine featuring EFI for fast, reliable starting in any temperature, plus automatic adjustments for altitude.
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