Ashok Leyland to deliver mobility vehicles to Indian Armed Forces

Ashok Leyland has signed contracts to deliver Stallion 4×4, Stallion 6×6, and several other vehicles to the Indian Armed Forces. (Janes/Patrick Allen)

Indian vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has signed contracts worth more than INR7 billion (USD81.7 million) with the Indian government to deliver land mobility vehicles to the Indian Armed Forces.

An announcement made by Ashok Leyland on 28 March said that the vehicles will be used for transporting troops, logistics, and “specialised mobility requirements” associated with the country's close-in weapon systems (CIWS) programme.

However, no information about the CIWS programme or its requirements were provided in the announcement.

In its statement, Ashok Leyland said that several variants of mobility vehicles have been procured as a part of the contract including the company's Stallion 4×4, Stallion 6×6, short chassis bus 4×2, and mobility system travelling platform. The company did not elaborate about the details of the mobility system travelling platform.

“These vehicles combine superior reliability with exceptional off-road capability, ensuring seamless manoeuvrability across country's most demanding terrains, meeting a variety of operational requirements,” Ashok Leyland said.

According to company data, the Stallion 4×4 vehicle has a length of 8,000 mm, a width of 2,500 mm, and a height of 3,050 mm. It is powered by a 180 hp engine and can carry a payload of 5,000 kg.

The Stallion 6×6 has a length of 8,285 mm, a width of 2,500 mm, and a height of 3,150 mm. The vehicle is powered by a 220 hp engine and can carry a payload of 7,000 kg.