Ashok Leyland Stallion

Indian Army Ashok Leyland Stallion 4x4 Truck in the Himalayas.
Ashok Leyland 6x6 ALDS Stallion 2013

The Stallion range of trucks is produced by Ashok Leyland Defence Systems (ALDS) for the Indian Armed Forces; it is based on the Ford Cargo.

Introduction

The Stallion is medium duty defence vehicle of the Indian Army with multiple logistical and tactical applications. The Stallion 4x4 and Stallion 6x6 are operational on varied terrains, from coastal operations to high altitude bases, from deserts to snow covered mountainous regions, at altitudes up to 5500 metres and temperatures ranging from -35 Degrees Celsius to +55 Degrees Celsius.

The Stallion forms the logistical backbone of the Indian Armed Forces with over 60,000 Stallions used by the Indian Army.[1] Stallions in a wide range of configurations were in active service with the Indian Army as of 2010. The Stallions have replaced the erstwhile workhorses of the Armed Forces, the Shaktiman trucks, which are now being phased out.

Super Stallion

The Super Stallion is an uprated version of the Stallion. The 6x6 is rated at 10 tonnes while the 8x8 is rated at 12 tonnes.[2] [3]

Stallion Kavach

The Stallion based Kavach armored personnel carrier

Ashok Leyland developed an armored personnel carrier of the 4x4 Stallion.

Manufacture

The Stallion is manufactured by the Ashok leyland defence systems. It is also assembled by the Vehicle Factory Jabalpur, (VFJ) of Ordnance Factories Board, with most components being supplied by Ashok Leyland, based on the Ford Cargo.

VFJ Stallion Mk III

End-to-End Defence Logistical Solution

The Stallion is designed for reliability, high mobility, off-road tactical capabilities and protection. It is built for use in harsh environments and for easy maintenance in regions where supporting infrastructure may be missing.[4]

Ashok leyland defence systems (ALDS) provides a complete package to customers along with options such as Fleet Management System, maintenance kits, training packages, electronic publications along with global warehouse support.

Vehicle configurations

The Stallion range offers various driveline configurations and standard bodies for each configuration. All base variants are available in right hand drive or left hand drive, manual or automatic transmission and armored or non-armored cabins. Ashok Leyland Defence also offers Stallion kits to various manufacturers who sell armoured vehicles and Mine Protected Vehicles (MPV).

The standard troop carrying/cargo-type platform body is fitted with steel drop sides, a single-piece drop tailgate, and a removable tarpaulin and bows.[5] An optional feature includes a torsion-free body.

The Stallion chassis has been adapted into a wide range of variants, including:[4][6]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.financialexpress.com/news/ashok-leyland-defence-arm-ties-up-with-kraussmaffei/753566/0
  2. ↑ http://www.defence.ashokleyland.com/products.html
  3. ↑ http://www.defence.ashokleyland.com/products.html
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ashok Leyland Stallion Mk III 7,500/5,000 kg (4 x 4) truck (India) - Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics
  5. ↑ Ashok Leyland Stallion General Utility Truck | Military-Today.com
  6. ↑ Indian Ordnance Factories: Military Vehicles

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