Ashok Leyland Stallion
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. 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 are now being 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 . 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. Variants. The 10x10 is  rated at 20 tonnes, the Super Stallion 10X10 can either be powered by a Neptune N - Series in-line 6-cylinder 8 L diesel engine that makes 360 hp and peak torque of 1,340 Nm. The other engine is the same engine, making 450 hp and 1,627 Nm of peak torque. Ashok Leyland has developed an armored personnel carrier of the 4x4 Stallion. A variant developed for towing heavy artillery guns on 6×6 platform. 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. 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 armored or non-armored 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. 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.