Arjun mk-2

[pmaitra]

The Japanese and Chinese have an eerily common system of designating their tanks. Both use "Type" as designations rather than specific names or some alphabet followed by some digit like T-90 etc. Wonder why is that...

The Type-10 looks awesome though!

Here is something that I found, not exactly about T-90 but about T-34, the best tank in WWII:

1944. After the Soviets encountered the new Tigers tanks in the latter half of 1942 and Panther tanks in the summer of 1943, it became evident that the 76.2 mm gun was no longer adequate in dealing with the threat they posed. The Soviets had been working on a design that year that was to replace the T-34 and the KV-1 heavy tank. This was the T-43. It shared about 70% of it's parts with the T-34 but about 8 tons heavier. The T-43 still fielded the 76.2 mm gun. After testing against the T-34 in the spring of 1943 it was revealed that the heavier tank offered far less mobility than the T-34. Although the T-43 had heavier armor, it was still not adequate enough to counter the German 88 mm gun fielded by the Tiger. It was decided to scrap the T-43. The turret was retained and a modified anti-aircraft gun, the D-5T 85 mm was adapted to fit in it. This larger turret was fitted to the T-34. This finally gave the T-34 a three man turret. Now the firing of the gun was in the hands of the loader and gunner. Freeing the commander to lead his tank without the the additional tasks he was called on to do before. Although still generally inferior to the Panther, the Soviets fielded so many T-34s that the Panther's technical superiority was negated by sheer numbers. The T-34-85 model 1943 began it's production run in early 1944. The T-34-85 model 1944 followed in the spring of 1944. The main difference between the two was the latter received a ZiS-S-53 85 mm gun. A simpler gun to produce than the D-5T. The Model 1944 also had the radio moved from the hull to the turret. The designations T34/76 and T34/85 were the nomenclatures given to the tanks by the Germans. Minor modifications had the nomenclature followed by letters such as T34/76A. This system was adopted by the West. Soviets used a model year after the main nomenclature such as the T-34-76 model 1940 and so on.

Source: The T-34: A True Soviet Icon - Fun Facts, Questions, Answers, Information

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Second trial of Arjun Mark-II tanks begins at Pokharan

The second trial of Arjun–Mark II, the advance version of India's main battle tank, has begun in Pokharan firing range. The trial is aimed at testing the range and strength of the tank and other weaknesses pointed out in the first trail.

Following the first trial, the Indian Army had highlighted the need of some more technical requirements.

Arjun's new version boasts of an improved missile firing range apart from a latest laser system, which can detect explosives on the ground.

Following the trial, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be making suitable changes in the tank on the advice of military experts. This advanced version of the tank is likely to be inducted into the Indian Army by next year.

"The trial of the advance version of Arjun has started in Pokharan firing range. This is a development trial and the tanks will be handed over to the Indian Army after removing all the faults pointed out by the military experts," Col SD Goswamy, Defence spokesperson, said.

Apart from its phenomenal missile launching capabilities, Arjun Mark II also has an enhanced auxiliary power unit, explosive reactive armour panels, mine plough, automatic target tracking, advanced land navigation system, digital control harness, and advanced commander panoramic sight among various other features.

One of the critical features of the tank is that a missile can be fired from it to destroy long range targets and also shoot down enemy helicopters.

The upgraded version of Arjun, which has been fitted with German engine, was inducted in the Indian Army over a year ago. The Indian Army has placed an order for 124 such tanks.

Global Defence: Second trial of Arjun Mark-II tanks begins at Pokharan

 

[Shaitan]

 

[kaustav2001]

Bad news for the Arjun Program -

Arjun Tank Maker killed in car mishap

A senior scientist involved in the development of Arjun Main Battle Tank died when a lorry smashed into a car in which he was travelling at Dechhu near Jodhpur in Rajasthan around 3.30pm on Monday.
G K Kumaravel of the Combat Vehicles Research Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, was head of the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) Mark 1 and 2 programmes.He was on his way to Pokhran to participate in the user trials of Arjun MBT Mark-2, when the accident occurred. Kumaravel died on the spot while senior CVRDE scientists P V Murali and Daniel Sunder Singh were injured.
He helped develop the Arjun MBT Mk-1 prototype, BMP variants and IGMDP base vehicles.

Source -
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getimage.dll?path=TOIM/2012/06/16/16/Img/Pg016.png

 

[Godless-Kafir]

Bad news for the Arjun Program -

Arjun Tank Maker killed in car mishap



Source -
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getimage.dll?path=TOIM/2012/06/16/16/Img/Pg016.png

Spooky as hell, wonder what he was going to expose to the public.

 

[venkat]

sad news!!! Any sabotage ? because he is on his way to pokhran to oversee the trials..... Arms mafia bumped him off? sorry to say this ,but anything is possible. RIP Kumaravel sir!!!!!

 

[sayareakd]

Bad news for the Arjun Program -

Arjun Tank Maker killed in car mishap






Source -
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getimage.dll?path=TOIM/2012/06/16/16/Img/Pg016.png

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RIP, you did great service to nation. . ... ... ...... ...... ... ...

 

[Sunder singh]

rip to him

 

[Sunder singh]

rip to the soul

 

[Koovie]

R.i.p. ...

 

[venkat]

many prominent ppl have died in an unfortunate manner in these type of hit and run cases. Govt should give adequate protection and travel advisories to such key personnel and scientists. Hope it will not be R.I.P for ARJUN MKII.

 

[kaustav2001]

^^^ Yes that's another thing.. it appears that the scientists were travelling on their own..quite surprising. Such critical personnel / staff should be transported properly escorted by the Govt. under guard. Such a waste ...

 

[Kunal Biswas]

This all incident on accident looks very different to me..