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[[File:Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ)'s Stallion Truck for the Indian Army.jpg|thumb|[[Vehicle Factory Jabalpur|Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ)]]'s Stallion 4X4 Truck for the Indian Army]] | [[File:Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ)'s Stallion Truck for the Indian Army.jpg|thumb|[[Vehicle Factory Jabalpur|Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ)]]'s Stallion 4X4 Truck for the Indian Army]] | ||
The '''Stallion''' range of trucks is produced by [[Vehicle Factory Jabalpur]] (VFJ) of [[Ordnance Factory Board]] for the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. | The '''Stallion''' range of trucks is produced by [[Vehicle Factory Jabalpur]] (VFJ) of [[Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited]] (previously [[Ordnance Factory Board]]) for the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. | ||
The Stallion forms the logistical backbone of the Indian Armed Forces, with over 60,000 Stallions used by the Indian Army and several thousand are used by [[Indo-Tibetan Border Police|ITBP]].<ref name="a">{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/news/ashok-leyland-defence-arm-ties-up-with-kraussmaffei/753566/0|title=Ashok Leyland defence arm ties up with Krauss-Maffei}}</ref> 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 truck]]s, which | The Stallion forms the logistical backbone of the Indian Armed Forces, with over 60,000 Stallions used by the Indian Army and several thousand are used by [[Indo-Tibetan Border Police|ITBP]].<ref name="a">{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/news/ashok-leyland-defence-arm-ties-up-with-kraussmaffei/753566/0|title=Ashok Leyland defence arm ties up with Krauss-Maffei|date=23 February 2022}}</ref> 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 truck]]s, which has been phased out. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
On August 10, 1998, a license was granted by AL to produce the Stallion Mk III at VFJ or any other Ordnance Factory facility.<ref>https://cag.gov.in/sites/default/files/audit_report_files/Union_Performance_Defence_Procurement_Stores_and_Machinery_15_2010_chapter_7.pdf</ref> | On August 10, 1998, a license was granted by AL to produce the Stallion Mk III at VFJ or any other Ordnance Factory facility.<ref>https://cag.gov.in/sites/default/files/audit_report_files/Union_Performance_Defence_Procurement_Stores_and_Machinery_15_2010_chapter_7.pdf {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
[[File:Stallion Indian Army.jpg|thumb|VFJ Stallion Mk III]] | [[File:Stallion Indian Army.jpg|thumb|VFJ Stallion Mk III]] | ||
The Stallion is a 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 {{convert|5500|m}} and temperatures ranging from {{cvt|−35|to|55|C|F}}. | The Stallion is a 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 {{convert|5500|m}} and temperatures ranging from {{cvt|−35|to|55|C|F}}. | ||
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
===Super Stallion=== | |||
The Super Stallion is an upgraded version of the Stallion. The 6x6 is rated at 10 tonnes while the 8x8 is rated at 12 tonnes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defence.ashokleyland.com/products.html |title= | [[File:Ashok Leyland Stallion 6X6 (9686037415).jpg|thumb|Ashok Leyland Super Stallion 6X6.]] | ||
The Super Stallion is an upgraded version of the Stallion. The 6x6 is rated at 10 tonnes while the 8x8 is rated at 12 tonnes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defence.ashokleyland.com/products.html |title=Products | Ashok Leyland Defence |accessdate=2013-06-16 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603070902/http://www.defence.ashokleyland.com/products.html |archivedate=2013-06-03 }}</ref> | |||
===Stallion Kavach=== | |||
[[File:STALLION KAVACH.JPG|thumb|Stallion-based Kavach armored personnel carrier]] | |||
[[Ashok Leyland]] has developed an [[armored personnel carrier]] of the 4x4 Stallion. | [[Ashok Leyland]] has developed an [[armored personnel carrier]] of the 4x4 Stallion. | ||
===Field Artillery Tractor=== | |||
[[File:Le1s 20180228-142634-1-1.jpg|thumb|Ashok Leyland FAT 6x6.]] | |||
[[Ashok Leyland FAT 6×6|Field Artillery Tractor]] is a variant developed for towing heavy artillery guns on 6×6 platform. | |||
==Foreign Variants== | |||
[[File:Salon du Bourget 20090619 043.jpg|thumb|Panhard TC54 with an armored cab.]] | |||
The French built [[Panhard]] TC54 is an Ashok Leyland Stallion but with an Austrian [[Steyr Motors GmbH|Steyr diesel]] engine and a Czech transmission built for a Saudi-Chinese 155mm towed artillery programme. 50 were delivered to Saudi Arabia and 80 to Togo.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.military-today.com/trucks/panhard_tc54.htm |title=Panhard TC54 General Utility Truck |publisher=Military-Today.com |date= |accessdate=2022-08-20}}</ref> | |||
==Manufacture== | ==Manufacture== | ||
The Stallion is manufactured by the [[Vehicle Factory Jabalpur]] (VFJ) of [[Ordnance Factory Board]]. | The Stallion is manufactured by the [[Vehicle Factory Jabalpur]] (VFJ) of [[Ordnance Factory Board]]. | ||
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.<ref name=janes>[http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Military-Vehicles-and-Logistics/Ashok-Leyland-Stallion-Mk-III-7-500-5000-kg-4-x-4-truck-India.html Ashok Leyland Stallion Mk III 7,500/5,000 kg (4 x 4) truck (India) - Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics]</ref> | 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.<ref name=janes>[http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Military-Vehicles-and-Logistics/Ashok-Leyland-Stallion-Mk-III-7-500-5000-kg-4-x-4-truck-India.html Ashok Leyland Stallion Mk III 7,500/5,000 kg (4 x 4) truck (India) - Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics]</ref> | ||
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==Vehicle configurations== | ==Vehicle configurations== | ||
The Stallion range offers various driveline configurations and standard bodies for each configuration. All base variants are | 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 | available in right hand drive or left hand drive, manual or automatic transmission and armoured or non-armoured 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.<ref name=mil-today>[http://www.military-today.com/trucks/ashok_leyland_stallion.htm Ashok Leyland Stallion General Utility Truck | Military-Today.com]</ref> An optional feature includes a torsion-free body. | 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.<ref name=mil-today>[http://www.military-today.com/trucks/ashok_leyland_stallion.htm Ashok Leyland Stallion General Utility Truck | Military-Today.com]</ref> An optional feature includes a torsion-free body. | ||
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*{{IND}} - 60,000.<ref name="a" /> | *{{IND}} - 60,000.<ref name="a" /> | ||
*{{Flag|Saudi Arabia}} - 50 [[Panhard TC54]], a derivative of Stallion.<ref name=b>{{cite web|url=http://www.military-today.com/trucks/panhard_tc54.htm|title=Panhard TC54 General Utility Truck - Military-Today.com}}</ref> | *{{Flag|Saudi Arabia}} - 50 [[Panhard TC54]], a derivative of Stallion.<ref name=b>{{cite web|url=http://www.military-today.com/trucks/panhard_tc54.htm|title=Panhard TC54 General Utility Truck - Military-Today.com}}</ref> | ||
*{{Flag|Togo}} | *{{Flag|Togo}} 80 Panhard TC54.<ref name=b /> | ||
*{{Flag|Thailand}} - Stallion 6x6<ref>{{ | *{{Flag|Thailand}} - Stallion 6x6<ref>{{cite web|date=2019-05-02|title=Royal Thai Navy {{!}} ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพเรือไทย|url=https://thaiarmedforce.com/royal-thai-navy-%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%b8%e0%b8%97%e0%b9%82%e0%b8%98%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%93%e0%b9%8c%e0%b9%83%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%87%e0%b8%97%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%9e%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%a3/|access-date=2020-12-13|website=ThaiArmedForce|language=th}}</ref> | ||
*{{Flag|Zimbabwe}} -633 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2015/08/07/govts-us50m-military-vehicles-arrive/|title=Govt's US$50m military vehicles arrive}}</ref> | *{{Flag|Zimbabwe}} -633 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2015/08/07/govts-us50m-military-vehicles-arrive/|title=Govt's US$50m military vehicles arrive|date=7 August 2022}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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== External links== | == External links== | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170725102740/http://defence.ashokleyland.com/products.html Stallion and Super Stallion trucks] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20170725102740/http://defence.ashokleyland.com/products.html Stallion and Super Stallion trucks] | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Stallion truck}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Stallion truck}} | ||
[[Category:Military trucks of India]] | [[Category:Military trucks of India]] | ||
[[Category:Ashok Leyland Defence Systems trucks]] | [[Category:Ashok Leyland Defence Systems trucks]] | ||
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The Stallion range of trucks is produced by Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ) of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (previously Ordnance Factory Board) for the Indian Armed Forces.
The Stallion forms the logistical backbone of the Indian Armed Forces, with over 60,000 Stallions used by the Indian Army and several thousand are used by ITBP.[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 has been phased out.
History
On August 10, 1998, a license was granted by AL to produce the Stallion Mk III at VFJ or any other Ordnance Factory facility.[2]
Design
File:Stallion Indian Army.jpg The Stallion is a 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 5,500 metres (18,000 ft) and temperatures ranging from −35 to 55 °C (−31 to 131 °F).
Variants
Super Stallion
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The Super Stallion is an upgraded version of the Stallion. The 6x6 is rated at 10 tonnes while the 8x8 is rated at 12 tonnes.[3]
Stallion Kavach
Ashok Leyland has developed an armored personnel carrier of the 4x4 Stallion.
Field Artillery Tractor
Field Artillery Tractor is a variant developed for towing heavy artillery guns on 6×6 platform.
Foreign Variants
The French built Panhard TC54 is an Ashok Leyland Stallion but with an Austrian Steyr diesel engine and a Czech transmission built for a Saudi-Chinese 155mm towed artillery programme. 50 were delivered to Saudi Arabia and 80 to Togo.[4]
Manufacture
The Stallion is manufactured by the Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ) of Ordnance Factory Board.
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.[5]
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 armoured or non-armoured 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.[6] An optional feature includes a torsion-free body.
The Stallion chassis has been adapted into a wide range of variants, including: Troop Carrier with Armoured Cab, Troop Carrier, Troop Carrier with Crane, Fuel Bowser, Water Bowser, Recovery Vehicle, ISO Container / Twist Locks, Fire Fighting Trucks, Tipper, MPV Kits.[5][7]
Operators
India - 60,000.[1]
Saudi Arabia - 50 Panhard TC54, a derivative of Stallion.[8]
Togo 80 Panhard TC54.[8]
Thailand - Stallion 6x6[9]
Zimbabwe -633 [10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ashok Leyland defence arm ties up with Krauss-Maffei". 23 February 2022.
- ↑ https://cag.gov.in/sites/default/files/audit_report_files/Union_Performance_Defence_Procurement_Stores_and_Machinery_15_2010_chapter_7.pdf [dead link]
- ↑ "Products | Ashok Leyland Defence". Archived from the original on 3 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ↑ "Panhard TC54 General Utility Truck". Military-Today.com. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ashok Leyland Stallion Mk III 7,500/5,000 kg (4 x 4) truck (India) - Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics
- ↑ Ashok Leyland Stallion General Utility Truck | Military-Today.com
- ↑ Indian Ordnance Factories: Military Vehicles
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Panhard TC54 General Utility Truck - Military-Today.com".
- ↑ "Royal Thai Navy | ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพเรือไทย". ThaiArmedForce (in ไทย). 2 May 2019. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ↑ "Govt's US$50m military vehicles arrive". 7 August 2022.