Ashok Leyland along with L&T are L1 for defence supply

[Gessler]

Hinduja Group's flagship company Ashok Leyland Ltd has said that it
is betting big on defence business from the domestic market and overseas.
The company has said that it has bid for five defence tenders and in one of
the tenders along with L&T (Larsen and Toubro Ltd) the company is in L1.

V Sumantran, vice chairman, Ashok Leyland said that the company is part
of five defence tenders and with Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) it the L1
(lowest number 1) in one tender with new Super Stallion platform. The
company also participated in few tenders with five different global players
for different applications. Sumantran refused to disclose the size of the tender.

He said that the project is long term and is intended for testing ready in 2017.
Volumes are going to appear after 2020.

Ashok Leyland, the largest private sector supplier for defence, has also
come up with new Super Stallion with 350-360 HP compared to earlier
Stallion vehicle, which had 200-300 HP.

He added, so far mostly the company was depend on the Stallion platform
and now decided to with another platform Super Stallion, which is significantly
bigger platform 6X6, 8X8.

“This will fulfill the role played by Tatra models and these vehicles helped us
to get entry into this,” said Sumantran. The company also said it would look
at exporting Super Stallion platform.

He also said the company is a partner or part of a consortium or sub-system
provider for 150mm mounted gun system on a truck. It may be noted, Ashok
Leyland joined hands with French major Panhard General Defence to develop
COLT 4x4 light tactical armoured vehicle.

Company's defence business in 2012-13 was impacted due to cutbacks by
the Government. The company Completely Built Unit (CBU) sales Dom in
fiscal 2013 was 325 as compared to 352 and VFJ Kits (nos) + MPV kits was
at 2463 units as compared to 2981 units. Exports rose to 22 units from 18.
The company attributed slow procurement by VFJ and government cut backs
for the drop.

Source:Ashok Leyland along with L&T are in L1 for defence supply | Business Standard

 

[Manindra]

Ashok leyland is my favourite automobile manufacturer. Wish good luck to them

 

[Gessler]

Finally, IA is getting this new truck: -

 

[Tshering22]

About time we replace the Tatras with our own stuff.

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

What advantages does the TATRAs hold over LA? Or is this super stallion stuff more than equal to TATRA?
Cos when the Tatra scam broke out some IA officials were saying none of the domestic manufacturers have produced anything equal to TATRA

 

[Tshering22]

What advantages does the TATRAs hold over LA? Or is this super stallion stuff more than equal to TATRA?
Cos when the Tatra scam broke out some IA officials were saying none of the domestic manufacturers have produced anything equal to TATRA

How difficult do you think it is to bamboozle someone with a good amount of money?

 

[Abingdonboy]

How difficult do you think it is to bamboozle someone with a good amount of money?

What advantages does the TATRAs hold over LA? Or is this super stallion stuff more than equal to TATRA?
Cos when the Tatra scam broke out some IA officials were saying none of the domestic manufacturers have produced anything equal to TATRA

It depends on what you're criteria is. To be fair to the IA and TATRA- no domestic truck manufacturer was offering these kind of military trucks even 5-6 years ago so a foreign order was almost inevitable. Even today these Indian defence manufacturers have not got the full range of variants and features the TATRAs do ie a 12x8 version.

I'm sure though,now such things are underdevelopment by the likes of TATA, M&M,AL and the like.


Up until recently the TATRAs had a complete monopoly in this market and rightfully so. Let's not make out these TATRA trucks are/were sub-standard. They are amongst the best military trucks money can buy.


Good,though, that Indian companies are rising to the occasion. Things look promising in this front.........

About time we replace the Tatras with our own stuff.

Most if the TATRA fleet is pretty new (<10 years) and still going strong. And in some cases less than even 5 years old. Also in some cases there is nothing,right now, that Indian automotive manufacturers offer that is a substitute for certain TATRA models in certain roles ie the BHRAMOS launcher.

Of course in most roles the TATRAs can and will be replaced by Indian brands. But AFAIK the TATRAs barely made up 10% of the entire IA truck fleet or some 10,000 units. The likes of the AL stallions, URALs and Scanias are in much greater need of bein replaced by Indian brands.

 

[Abingdonboy]

The 6x6 Stallion bidding to replace all 70,000+ 4x4 Stallions in service today:

The 6x6 and 8x8 Super Stallions models together:

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[Abingdonboy]

Some info on the AL truck offerings:

SUPER STALLION 8×8 (HMV â&#8364;&#8220; High Mobility Vehicle)
The SUPER STALLION HMV 8×8 is the new flagship of Ashok Leylandâ&#8364;&#8482;s range of logistics vehicles. It has been specially configured to meet the armyâ&#8364;&#8482;s emerging requirement for vehicles with higher mobility and greater power to operate in challenging desert terrains. It is propelled by a state-of-the-art powerful 360 hp (265 kW) Neptune engine, that can crank up a torque of 1400 Nm. Hub reduction axles ensure better ground clearance and grip for its 8 wheels in sand and the Central Tyre Inflation System (CITS) enables inflating or deflating tyres even when on the move. Driver comfort is been addressed through air-conditioning, bucket seats in the ergonomic cab and parabolic suspension in front for a better ride. The SUPER STALLION platform promises the same versatility of the STALLION platform and can be offered for a variety of applications like Field Artillery Tractor and Mounted Gun with different transmission and driveline configurations.
STALLION 6×6
The STALLION 6×6 is significantly upgraded in form and function compared to its earlier version. It has a more powerful 165 kW Common Rail Diesel engine that is capable of 800 Nm of torque to operate in demanding, mountainous terrain. Ease of use is addressed by the Automatic Transmission that is matched to the new engine. The STALLION 6×6 is also equipped with a modern, face-lifted cabin that is ergonomic, air-conditioned with bucket seats and fitted with a driver-friendly information display cluster panel. The parabolic spring suspensions in front improve ride comfort. The back-up Emergency Power Steering comes in most handy in treacherous conditions while the Semi-Automatic Tyre Inflation System helps when traversing across different kinds of terrains. The STALLION 6×6 can be used as Troop Carriers, Water and Fuel Bowsers, LRV and as the base vehicle to mount communication equipment and command control posts. This vehicle is already performing with the Royal Thai Army and is also operational in Honduras and South Africa.
Fleet Management System
Both these platforms are supported by a Fleet Management System (FMS) to ensure increased operational efficiency and fleet uptime. Fleet managers can track fleet usage, fuel usage and service complaints and plan scheduled preventive as well as corrective maintenance in addition to being informed about availability status of vehicles in the fleet. The simple and easy-to-use interface helps fleet managers, drivers and maintenance crews to log in vehicle data and generate relevant reports. Driver and mechanic training programmes can also be monitored through these dashboards. The entire FMS system can also be offered in a fully operational turn-key basis.
A comprehensive range of customer services is also on offer that include service camps, mobile and driver trainings. Model rooms have been set up across the country for regular technical seminars, field service campaigns and the mammoth task of â&#8364;&#732;training the trainersâ&#8364;&#8482; for operation / maintenance of the Indian Armyâ&#8364;&#8482;s Stallion fleet. A mobile parts store, positioned in the Eastern Command, ensures easy availability of genuine spares that not only helps getting the vehicle back on the road faster but keeps it going longer.

 

[Black Widow]

What advantages does the TATRAs hold over LA? Or is this super stallion stuff more than equal to TATRA?
Cos when the Tatra scam broke out some IA officials were saying none of the domestic manufacturers have produced anything equal to TATRA

Its all about Sex and money...

 

[Abingdonboy]

Its all about Sex and money...

Utter,utter nonsense sir.

 

[Echo_419]

Its all about Sex and money...

BS of the highest Order

 

[Manindra]

 

[Manindra]