The Stallion range of trucks is produced by

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(VFJ) of

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(previously

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) for the

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. 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

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. Stallions in a wide range of configurations were in active service with the

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as of 2010. The Stallions have replaced the erstwhile workhorses of the Armed Forces, the

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s, 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.

Design

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 and temperatures ranging from .

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.

Stallion Kavach

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has developed an

armored personnel carrier An armoured personnel carrier (APC) is a broad type of armoured military vehicle designed to transport personnel and equipment in combat zones. Since World War I, APCs have become a very common piece of military equipment around the world. Acc ...

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 Panhard was a French motor vehicle manufacturer that began as one of the first makers of automobiles. It was a manufacturer of light tactical and military vehicles. Its final incarnation, now owned by Renault Trucks Defense, was formed ...

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.

Manufacture

The Stallion is manufactured by the

(VFJ) of

. 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.Ashok Leyland Stallion Mk III 7,500/5,000 kg (4 x 4) truck (India) - Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics
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Ashok leyland defence systems Ashok Leyland Defence Systems is a Hinduja Group company involved in manufacturing military trucks such as the widely used Stallion troop carriers. History Ashok Leyland Defence Systems was floated on 18 March 2008. Hinduja Group's flag ...

(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.Ashok Leyland Stallion General Utility Truck , Military-Today.com
/ref> 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.Indian Ordnance Factories: Military Vehicles
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Operators

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, a derivative of Stallion. * 80 Panhard TC54. * - Stallion 6x6 * -633

References

External links

Stallion and Super Stallion trucks
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