The Tata LPTA is a military truck family developed and produced by Indian automobile manufacturer Tata Motors. The trucks are available in 4×4, 6×6, 8×8, 10×10 and 12×12 configurations. With extreme off-road capabilities, they are proposed as replacement for Czech-designed Tatra trucks currently used by Indian Armed Forces.
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Type | Heavy/medium tactical truck |
Place of origin | India |
Service history | |
In service | 2015–present |
Used by | Indian Army |
Production history | |
Designer | Tata Motors |
Designed | 2012 |
Manufacturer | Tata Motors |
Produced | 2015–present |
Variants | |
Specifications | |
Mass | 23,000 kg (51,000 lb) (6×6) 27,200 kg (60,000 lb) (8×8) |
Crew | 2/4 |
Armor | up-armour ready |
Engine | Cummins ISLe/ ISXe 6-cylinder inline, water-cooled diesel[5] 155 hp (116 kW) - 525 hp (391 kW)[6] |
Payload capacity | 2.5 tons to 33 tons |
Transmission | Manual(6×6,8×8) Automatic (12×12)[7] |
Suspension | Front : Parabolic Suspension Rear : Semi Elliptical Multi Leaf Springs |
Fuel capacity | 400 L (106 US gal) |
Operational range | 600 km (loaded) |
Maximum speed | 80 km/h |
Steering system | Hydraulic Power Steering - Pneumatically Tiltable & Adjustable Telescopic Steering Column, air brakes |
History
editThe Indian Army is one of the biggest users of Tatra trucks in the world with over 10,000 trucks of various types in service. Because of their high-operational flexibility and functional adaptability they formed the backbone of army's tactical & mobilisation capability. These trucks were license-produced in India by BEML, a public sector company. Following the Tatra bribery scam, a ban was imposed on Tatra and the supply of these trucks stopped. Thus, the development of multi axle tactical trucks was started by Tata to meet Army's requirements.[8]
Design
editThe vehicles have cab over engine modular design. The cab can hold two crew and four passengers. There are 2 roof hatches for firing, observation and emergency exit. The trucks are equipped with a hydraulic crane for loading/unloading equipments. They also come with Central tire inflation system which inflates/deflates tyres according to terrain requirements. For driver's comfort, cab is equipped with HVAC.[clarification needed] There is a self recovery winch in the front as well.[9]
The 6×6 and 8×8 variants are powered by a Cummins ISLe engine developing 375 horsepower while the 12×12 variant comes with a Cummins ISXe engine with a maximum of 525 horsepower. 4×4, 6×6, 8×8 variants are mated to a 10 speed (9F+1R) manual transmission while the 12×12 variant comes with an automatic transmission.[6]
Production
editIn July 2015, Tata won a contract for supplying 1,239 trucks of 6×6 variant to the Indian Army. In March 2016, an additional order for 619 more trucks was placed. The total order was worth 1300 crores making it the biggest order to a local private supplier.[10]
The 8×8 variant has been proposed to be the platform for pgraded BM-21 Grad MBRL.[11] The Tata LPTA 5252 12×12 variant has been selected as a transporter erector launcher (TEL) for Nirbhay/LR-LACM missile[12], BrahMos and Prahaar missile.[13][14]
Around 15,000 trucks of 4×4 variant are also in service with Indian Army, all manufactured by the Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ).[15]
Specifications
editModel | Drivetrain | Power | Cargo capacity | Gross weight | Variants | Notes |
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713 | 4×4 | 115.5 kW (154.9 hp)[16] | 2,500 kg (5,500 lb)[17] | 7,750 kg (17,090 lb) | ||
1628 | 4×4 | 198 kW (266 hp) @ 2500 rpm[18] | 7,750 kg (17,090 lb) | 5 KL Fuel & Water Bowser, 5T Recovery, Refrigeration truck, Troop Carrier, Command post etc.[18] | ||
1826 | 6×6 | 336 kW (451 hp) [19] | 7.5T tow[20] | 13,945 kg (30,743 lb) | Missile Platform, Mounted Gun System, Communication and Radar System, Command Post, Field Artillery Tractor with Crew Cabin, Crash Fire Tender, Fuel Bowser, HMV with Material Handling Crane.[19] | |
2038 | 6×6 | 375 kW (503 hp) @ 2100 rpm | 10,500 kg (23,100 lb) | 23,000 kg (51,000 lb) | 7 KL Refueler System, CGT, HMV with MHC, GRAD BM 21 Rocket Launcher, Tactical communication system | [11] |
3138 | 8×8 | 276 kW (370 hp)[21] | 18,000 kg (40,000 lb) | 27,200 kg (60,000 lb) | Missile Launcher and carrier (Akash ASL)[22][23], Bridge laying system, Command Post and communication system, Truck Mounted Gun, HMV with MHC. | [11] |
3945 | 8×8 | 336 kW (451 hp)[21] | ||||
4545 | 10×10 | 336 kW (451 hp) | Missile Launcher and carrier (Barak 8)[24], Bridge laying system, Command Post and communication system, Truck Mounted Gun, Truck mounted Crane | [25] | ||
5252 | 12×12 | 525 kW (704 hp) | 33,000 kg (73,000 lb)[26] | 53,800 kg (118,600 lb) | TEL for Nirbhay/LR-LACM missile[12], BrahMos and Prahaar missile.[13][14] | [11][27] |
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- ^ a b Hardy, James (28 October 2013). "ADEX 2013: DRDO shows off Pragati tactical ballistic missile". IHS Jane's Defence Weekly. Archived from the original on 30 January 2014.
- ^ Deb, Sheershoo (21 October 2020). "List Of Military Trucks Of Indian Army". DefenceXP - Indian Defence Network. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "LPTA 713 TC/32 4x4 BSIII CLB" (PDF). tatamotors.com. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
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- ^ a b "Tata LPTA 4x4 1628". Tata Advanced Systems. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Tata LPTA 1828 6x6". Tata Advanced Systems. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
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- ^ a b "Tata LPTA 3945 / 3138 8x8". Tata Advanced Systems. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
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- ^ "Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) Mobile Launcher System (MLS)". Tata Advanced Systems. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
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