Ashok Leyland Stallion
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The Stallion range of trucks is a medium duty defence vehicle with multiple logistical and tactical applications.
The Stallion 4x4 and Stallion 6x6 have tackled the toughest challenges across varied terrain and climatic zones such as Alpine, Subtropical, Tropical and Arid zones.
The Stallion has operated at altitudes ranging from sea level to 5500 metres, temperatures ranging from -35 Degrees Celsius to +55 Degrees Celsius. It has been operational on varied terrains from the sands of the Thar Desert to the mountainous regions of Kargil.
The Stallion forms the logistical backbone of the Indian Armed Forces
with over 60,000 Stallions used by the Indian Army.
The Stallion is produced by Ashok Leyland Defence Systems
(ALDS). It is also assembled by the Vehicle Factory, Jabalpur, (VFJ) of the India
n Ordnance Factories Organisation
, with most components being supplied by Ashok Leyland
, Limited.
Over 40,000 units of the Stallion 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 long-lived Shaktiman truck
s, which are now being phased out.
The Stallion which is designed for reliability, high mobility, off-road tactical capabilities and protection provides an end-to-end logistical defence solution to global armed forces. The Stallion is built for use in harsh environments and for easy maintenance in regions where supporting infrastructure may be missing.
Ashok Leyland Defence Systems (ALDS)
provides an end-to-end logistical defence solution with the Stallion 4x4 and Stallion 6x6. The Stallion which is designed for reliability, high mobility, off-road tactical capabilities and protection is available as a complete package to customers along with modular solutions such as Fleet Management System, maintenance kits, training packages, electronic publications along withglobal warehouse support.
The Stallion 4x4 and Stallion 6x6 have tackled the toughest challenges - altitudes ranging from sea level to 5500 metres, temperatures ranging from -35 Degrees Celsius to +55 Degrees Celsius on varied terrains from the sands of the Thar Desert to the mountainous regions of Kargil. The
Stallion range with its proven reliability is the vehicle platform of choice for medium duty defence vehicles across multiple logistical and tactical applications.
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. An optional feature includes a torsion-free body. The Stallion is a superior truck with higher torque compared to competitors.
available in Right Hand Drive or Left Hand Drive, Manual Transmission or Automatic Transmission and Armoured or Non-Armoured Cabs. Ashok Leyland Defence also offers Stallion kits to various manufacturers who sell armoured vehicles and Mine Protected Vehicles (MPV).
The Stallion chassis has been adapted into a wide range of variants, including:
The Stallion 4x4 and Stallion 6x6 have tackled the toughest challenges across varied terrain and climatic zones such as Alpine, Subtropical, Tropical and Arid zones.
The Stallion has operated at altitudes ranging from sea level to 5500 metres, temperatures ranging from -35 Degrees Celsius to +55 Degrees Celsius. It has been operational on varied terrains from the sands of the Thar Desert to the mountainous regions of Kargil.
The Stallion forms the logistical backbone of the Indian Armed Forces
Indian Armed Forces
The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of India. They consist of the Army, Navy and Air Force, supported by three paramilitary forces and various inter-service institutions such as the Strategic Forces Command.The President of India is...
with over 60,000 Stallions used by the Indian Army.
The Stallion is produced by Ashok Leyland Defence Systems
Ashok Leyland Defence Systems
Ashok Leyland Defence Systems Limited is a newly floated company by the Hinduja Group to consolidate the Group's defence business...
(ALDS). It is also assembled by the Vehicle Factory, Jabalpur, (VFJ) of the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n Ordnance Factories Organisation
Ordnance Factories Organisation
The Indian Ordnance Factories Board is an industrial setup functioning under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is engaged in production of arms, ammunition, and equipment for civilian as well as military applications...
, with most components being supplied by Ashok Leyland
Ashok Leyland
Ashok Leyland is a commercial vehicle manufacturing company based in Chennai, India. Founded in 1948, the company is one of India's leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, as well as emergency and military vehicles. Operating six plants, Ashok Leyland also makes...
, Limited.
Over 40,000 units of the Stallion a wide range of configurations were in active service with the Indian Army
Indian Army
The Indian Army is the land based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. With about 1,100,000 soldiers in active service and about 1,150,000 reserve troops, the Indian Army is the world's largest standing volunteer army...
as of 2010. The Stallions have replaced the erstwhile workhorses of the Armed Forces, the long-lived Shaktiman truck
Shaktiman truck
Shaktiman trucks are the most widely used medium-capacity trucks of the Indian Armed Forces. They were manufactured between 1959 and 1996 by the Vehicle Factory, Jabalpur, of the Indian Ordnance Factories Organisation....
s, which are now being phased out.
Stallion - End-to-End Defence Logistical Solution
Special:UploadThe Stallion which is designed for reliability, high mobility, off-road tactical capabilities and protection provides an end-to-end logistical defence solution to global armed forces. The Stallion is built for use in harsh environments and for easy maintenance in regions where supporting infrastructure may be missing.
Ashok Leyland Defence Systems (ALDS)
Ashok Leyland Defence Systems
Ashok Leyland Defence Systems Limited is a newly floated company by the Hinduja Group to consolidate the Group's defence business...
provides an end-to-end logistical defence solution with the Stallion 4x4 and Stallion 6x6. The Stallion which is designed for reliability, high mobility, off-road tactical capabilities and protection is available as a complete package to customers along with modular solutions such as Fleet Management System, maintenance kits, training packages, electronic publications along withglobal warehouse support.
The Stallion 4x4 and Stallion 6x6 have tackled the toughest challenges - altitudes ranging from sea level to 5500 metres, temperatures ranging from -35 Degrees Celsius to +55 Degrees Celsius on varied terrains from the sands of the Thar Desert to the mountainous regions of Kargil. The
Stallion range with its proven reliability is the vehicle platform of choice for medium duty defence vehicles across multiple logistical and tactical applications.
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. An optional feature includes a torsion-free body. The Stallion is a superior truck with higher torque compared to competitors.
Stallion Applications
The Stallion range offers various driveline configurations and standard bodies for each configuration. All base variants areavailable in Right Hand Drive or Left Hand Drive, Manual Transmission or Automatic Transmission and Armoured or Non-Armoured Cabs. Ashok Leyland Defence also offers Stallion kits to various manufacturers who sell armoured vehicles and Mine Protected Vehicles (MPV).
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