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In keeping with Indian armoured formations' threats i.e. Type 85-II, Type 90-II, Type 96, Type 99A1, Type 69-G Mk II and Al-Zarrar,
1) How does the Arjun's firepower score? Will it be able to penetrate the Type 90, 96 and 99 (Not worried about Al-Zarrar, 69 or 85 - post if you want)
2) Will Arjun Mk.II armour resist direct hits from the Type 99(Extra composites + NERA. Rate based on Mk.II armour which is undergoing trials)
3) How will Arjun perform in the deserts in case of poor visibility against Al-Zarrar, Type 85 and 90.
4) Are the electronics of the Arjun comparable to contemporary tanks?
5) How would you rate the accuracy of Arjun's gun? (Supposedly the APFSDS round hit the moving target when tank was stationary at a distance of 2 km with a new untrained gunner. Accuracy is stated to be 0.21 mil by OFB)
Also, what would you rate the Arjun as? A cheap tank or a costly tank? Is the Arjun Mk. II (6828461.00 dollars as of today - 6.8 million) worth it's money? Does the tank have a future?
Please refrain from criticism of the gun and armour as "not equal to international standards" or "Arjun is 80's/90's level" since even the Army doesn't criticise the tank as sub-standard since it is happy. The army and the army alone can say that the tank is below it's expectations.
Regards,
Keshav
In keeping with Indian armoured formations' threats i.e. Type 85-II, Type 90-II, Type 96, Type 99A1, Type 69-G Mk II and Al-Zarrar,
1) How does the Arjun's firepower score? Will it be able to penetrate the Type 90, 96 and 99 (Not worried about Al-Zarrar, 69 or 85 - post if you want)
2) Will Arjun Mk.II armour resist direct hits from the Type 99(Extra composites + NERA. Rate based on Mk.II armour which is undergoing trials)
3) How will Arjun perform in the deserts in case of poor visibility against Al-Zarrar, Type 85 and 90.
4) Are the electronics of the Arjun comparable to contemporary tanks?
5) How would you rate the accuracy of Arjun's gun? (Supposedly the APFSDS round hit the moving target when tank was stationary at a distance of 2 km with a new untrained gunner. Accuracy is stated to be 0.21 mil by OFB)
Also, what would you rate the Arjun as? A cheap tank or a costly tank? Is the Arjun Mk. II (6828461.00 dollars as of today - 6.8 million) worth it's money? Does the tank have a future?
Please refrain from criticism of the gun and armour as "not equal to international standards" or "Arjun is 80's/90's level" since even the Army doesn't criticise the tank as sub-standard since it is happy. The army and the army alone can say that the tank is below it's expectations.
Regards,
Keshav
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