Sweden’s Saab and Chennai-based Ashok Leyland have teamed up to manufacture truck simulators in India for defense applications.
The 4K computer graphic visualization simulator will be integrated into the Ashok Leyland Stallion 4×4 vehicle, the most widely used in the armed forces and paramilitary forces. The simulator will help improve driving skills, as it will enable the driver to operate the Ashok Stallion vehicle in different terrain, weather conditions and under all types of day-to-day challenges, reports Defense News.
The instructor operating station enables the instructor to observe and interact with the trainee in real time, take over controls in emergency situations, and give the trainee feedback on his performance.
“Simulator-based training is the best way to develop handling skills without putting the vehicle fleet, trainees or environment at risk. With the agreement between Saab and Ashok Leyland this is now available also for the Ashok Leyland Stallion”, said Jan Widerström, chairman, Saab India Technologies.
“We are extremely happy to join hands with Saab for the truck driving simulator under the “Make in India” concept. Given the potential in India and with our customers abroad, we expect this partnership to grow stronger in the days to come”, said Nitin Seth, president, Defense Systems, Ashok Leyland.
