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What is the weight of Arjun tank?
The Arjun tank, first envisaged in 1972, was meant to replace the Russian T-72 that is still in service and was intended to weigh just 48 tonnes. However, as more armour and systems got added over the years, the weight climbed to 62.5 tonnes for the earlier Arjun MBT and now to 68.5 tonnes for Mark 1-A.
Is Arjun mk2 good?
The Arjun MBT has an excellent 120 mm rifled gun, and a fine fire and control system, he says. Singh is all praise for Arjun’s ergonomics, saying that it provides the crew most comfort and ease of operation.
How good is Arjun Mark 1A?
Arjun Mark-1A is ideally suited for desert terrain, and even more effective and lethal compared to earlier variant due to the new additions. In exercises where Arjun squadrons were pitched against those of the T-90, Arjun is said to have matched the Russian opponent in some aspects and outperformed in some others.
How many Arjun mk-1a main battle tanks will the Army Order in 2022?
In 2022 the Army will place an order for 118 Arjun Mk-1A Main Battle Tanks, or the MBT as they are popularly called. Known as the “hunter killers”, the latest version of the tank, equipped with a massive 120 mm rifled gun and Kanchan armour, will be the most potent armoured system in the inventory of the Army.
What is the difference between the Arjun Mk1 and Mk2?
The Arjun Mk.2 has the same basic design of Arjun Mk.1, but major changes for the new generation variant of Arjun Tank would keep up with the new technological changes which are been incorporated in the MBT’s world over. After supplying 119 Arjun Mark-I tanks – the order initially was for 124 – DRDO developed the Arjun Mark-II.
What breakthroughs were achieved by CVRDE during the development of MBT Arjun?
Some of the breakthroughs achieved by CVRDE during the development of MBT Arjun are in Engine, Transmission, Hydropneumatic Suspension, Hull and Turret, and Gun Control System.
What is an Arjun gun?
The rifled 120 mm ARJUN gun together with the newly developed super velocity ammunition, can defeat any contemporary armour used in tanks. The electro-slag refined gun steel tube is autofrettaged to withstand higher gas pressures.