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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
TATA Kestrel
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2017–
Quantity
50
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · MODERN ERA
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year2017
- Combat Weight24 t
- Crew10
- Passengers / Dismounts2
- Vehicle ClassArmoured Personnel Carrier
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament7MOD.7
- Main Armament30mm autocannon turret (WhAP variant) (or) ; 7.62 mm medium machine gun RCWS (IPMV variant)
- Main Gun Calibre30 mm
- Gun Typeautocannon
- Secondary ArmamentWhAP variant * 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun * Twin anti-tank guided missile launcher or an automatic grenade launcher
- ATGM CapableYes
- Remote Weapon StationYes
- Stabilized GunYes
▣Protection11MOD.11
- Armour TypeApplique and composites along with welded steel
- STANAG Protection LevelSTANAG 4569 Level III/IV
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionYes
- V-Shaped HullNo
- Spall LinerYes
- NBC ProtectionYes
- Smoke GrenadesYes
- Fire SuppressionYes
◇Mobility12MOD.12
- Engine TypeCummins ISXe 600 diesel engine
- Engine Power600 hp
- Power-to-Weight24 hp
- TransmissionAllison 4500SP automatic transmission ; CVRDE- L&T Automatic Transmission (future)
- SuspensionLive axle with independent hydropneumatic suspension
- Max Road Speed100 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed10 km/h
- Operational Range478 km
- AmphibiousYes
- Fording Depth1.5 m
- Trench Crossing2 m
- Vertical Obstacle0.6 m
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length7.85 m
- Width3 m
- Height2.3 m
- Ground Clearance0.45 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production50
- Production Start2,014 year
- Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2017Production started
- 2024Sale: Morocco (150 units)
9
years in service
50
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
TATA KestrelSALES4records
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
43ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)12MODERN ERA · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)75INDIA · ALL WEAPONS5PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
ⓘ Rankings are within theArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE14terms
The ability to perceive and understand all surroundings, 360 degrees, in real-time, providing a comprehensive view of the operational environment.
Anti-Tank Guided Missile: a missile designed to destroy tanks.
A vehicle-mounted night vision system enabling drivers of infantry fighting vehicles to navigate and operate in low-light conditions.
A vehicle subsystem that detects, contains, and extinguishes internal fires to protect crew and critical components.
A navigation system combining Global Positioning System (GPS) for absolute positioning and Inertial Navigation System (INS) for dead reckoning, providing continuous and accurate location and orientation data.
Optical device that uses laser pulses to measure the distance to a target with high precision.
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection for crew and occupants.
A Remote Weapon Station is a weapon mount controlled from within an armored vehicle, allowing operation without exposing the operator to direct fire.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
A spall liner is an interior armor layer in armored vehicles, such as IFVs, designed to catch or reduce high‑velocity fragments (spall) generated when the vehicle's outer armor is penetrated.
A firearm or automatic weapon mounted on a vehicle and equipped with a gyroscopic or hydraulic system to reduce recoil and maintain aim during movement.
Thermal sights are infrared imaging devices that detect heat signatures to provide a visual display for target detection and navigation in low‑visibility conditions.
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