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| name = Ashok Leyland Field Artillery Tractor<ref>{{cite web|title=FAT 6x6 tech specs|url=http://defence.ashokleyland.com/specs/fat_specs.pdf|publisher=Ashok Leyland Defense Systems|access-date=27 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429012345/http://defence.ashokleyland.com/specs/fat_specs.pdf|archive-date=29 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
| image = File:Le1s 20180228-142634-1-1.jpg<br />
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| caption = FAT 6×6 undergoing trails<br />
| origin = [[India]]<br />
| type = 6×6 heavy truck<br />
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| service =2017-present<br />
| used_by =[[Indian Army]]<br />
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| designer = [[Ashok Leyland Defence Systems]]<br />
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| manufacturer = [[Ashok Leyland]]<br />
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| production_date =2017–present<br />
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| weight = 13,752 kg (21t) (unladen)<br />
| length = 8535 mm<br />
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| width = 2500 mm<br />
| height = 3230 mm<br />
| crew = 4 operators + 6 additional spaces<br />
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| engine = 8.1 L [[Straight-six|I6]] Neptune CRS [[turbo-diesel]]<br />
| engine_power = 360 [[Horsepower|hp]]<br />
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| transmission = 8-speed manual, 2-speed transfer case<br />
| payload_capacity = rated at 8 tons (8,000 kg)<br />
| suspension = Front: Parabolic<br>Rear: Bogie<br />
| clearance = 400 mm<br />
| fuel_capacity = 350 L<br />
| vehicle_range = 700 km<br />
| speed = 86 km/h <br />
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| steering = [[Power steering|power-assisted]] steering<br />
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[[File:Dhanush howitzer during Republic Day Parade 2017.jpg|thumb|Ashok Leyland FAT towing a Dhanush howitzer during Republic Day Parade 2017.]]<br />
The '''Ashok Leyland FAT 6×6''' is an all-terrain military truck developed and produced by Indian automobile manufacturer [[Ashok Leyland]]. Designed for towing heavy artillery guns, it will replace the aging fleet of [[Scania SBAT111S]] used by the [[Indian Army]].<br />
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==Development==<br />
In 1986, when the Indian Army [[Bofors scandal|purchased]] 410 [[Haubits FH77|FH77B]] Bofors howitzers, they also ordered 660 SBAT111S trucks. 30 years later, these trucks had become obsolete and the Army looked for a replacement.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian Army orders Ashok Leyland FAT 6×6 – 2016 DefExpo|url=https://www.rushlane.com/ashok-leyland-fat-6x6-at-2016-defexpo-12192643.html|accessdate=30 March 2016|agency=Rushlane|publisher=Sagar Patel}}</ref><br />
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Ashok Leyland is one of the biggest suppliers of logistics vehicles to Indian Army; the company's [[Ashok Leyland Stallion|Stallion]] truck has over 60,000 units in service with Indian Army. Thus, the development of FAT or Field Artillery Tractor was started as a private venture to replace the ageing fleet of Scania trucks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ashok Leyland FAT|url=http://www.military-today.com/trucks/ashok_leyland_fat.htm|website=Military Today}}</ref><br />
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==Design & features==<br />
The truck is designed on Leyland's "Super Stallion" platform. It is powered by Ashok Leyland's in-house developed 8-litre Neptune series engine that gives {{convert|360|hp|kW|abbr=on}} of power and 1,400 Nm of torque at 1,300 rpm. This is mated to an 8-speed manual transmission (2-speed transfer case). The truck runs on full-time [[Six-wheel drive|6-wheel drive]] system with all axles having [[differential lock]].<br />
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The FAT 6x6's towing capacity is rated at 8 tonnes. The driver's cabin can hold four people and the crew cabin just behind it can hold six. The cargo bay is fitted with a 2.7 tonne crane for loading/unloading ammunition and other equipment. There is a roof hatch<br />
for observation, emergency exit and firing. At the front, the truck has a 10 tonne self-recovery winch.<ref>{{cite web|title=ASHOK LEYLAND FAT 6X6 FIRST DRIVE REVIEW|url=http://overdrive.in/reviews/ashok-leyland-fat-6x6-first-drive-review-2/|website=OverDrive.in|publisher=Rahul Richard}}</ref><br />
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Other features include a fire and smoke detection unit, an infrared [[backup camera|rear-view camera]] and [[Indeginised Rotex central tire inflation system]]. For driver's comfort, cab is equipped with HVAC.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review:Ashok Leyland FAT 6x6|url=http://www.topgear.com/india/car-news/review-ashok-leyland-super-stallion-fat-6x6/itemid-86|website=BBC TopGear|publisher=Sriram Narayanan}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
In March 2016, Ashok Leyland won a contract for supplying 450 units of the FAT 6x6 along with other "Super Stallion" vehicles and 825 units of "Ambulance 4x4" to the army. The total order was worth ₹800 crore.{{clarify|date=October 2022}} In 2017, the first batch of trucks was delivered.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ashok Leyland wins Rs 800 crore order from armed forces|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Ashok-Leyland-wins-Rs-800-crore-order-from-armed-forces/articleshow/51600260.cms|accessdate=29 March 2016|agency=Times of India}}</ref><br />
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