Tata Motors to Supply 1239 6x6 Multi-Axle Trucks to the Indian Army

Tata Motors, the Indian automobile giant, has received an order to supply 1239 of its high-mobility 6x6 multi-axle trucks from the Indian Army. This is the single largest order bagged by any Indian Private OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in land systems under the DPP by the Indian army. The order is for 'Material Handling Cranes' for the loading-unloading and transportation of ammunition pallets, spares and other operational equipment.

The Tata 6x6 is designed to cope with extreme on or off-road loads, and it has completed a total trial duration of 25 months, says the company. It has gone through trials like water-fording, on cross country terrains and plains and at VRDE's (Vehicle Research & Development Establishment) torture track.

These trucks come fitted with central tire inflation system (CTIS) that allows driver to adjust the tyre pressure from his seat. The CTIS provides the vehicle with better traction on different types of terrains, especially when carrying heavy loads. The vehicle's cabin is modular with HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) and is ready for up-armoring. The company also says that these trucks can run at sustained speeds of 40km/h, on sever cross country terrains.

Mr. Vernon Noronha, Vice President, Defence & Government Business, Tata Motors Limited said, "We at Tata Motors are extremely proud to have bagged the single largest order, among Indian OEM's from the Indian army, for the most technologically advanced High Mobility Load Carrier system ever built here in India. The order is a validation of our strategy and growth potential, for our durable and extensive range of defence vehicles, designed and developed with our evolving customers, including that of security forces across the world. As leading suppliers of mobility solutions to the country's security forces, we will shortly commence delivery of these high-mobility vehicles".

The Tata Motors 6X6 High-Mobility MAV can be customised for a wide range of applications such as -

- CGT (Common Gun Tower)

- MBRL (Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher)

- MFU (Missile Firing Unit)

- MSV (Missile Service Vehicle)

- FSV (Field Service Vehicle)

- SRSAM (Short Range Surface to Air Missile)

- QRSAM (Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile) vehicle

- LLQRM (Low Level Quick Reaction Missile) vehicle

- MRV (Medium Recovery Vehicle)