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  1. Ray

    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    Having seen and interacted with the DRDO and OFB, what surprised me is that there is no dearth of talent. What was most extraordinary was the kam chalao attitude with none bothered to meet deadlines or ensure that there was no slippages. Imagine, the Army has only 20 days WWR when it is...
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    The shortages are in the critical assemblies and sub-assemblies such as the transmission system, targeting and thermal sights. Without them, the tanks is a no go. I don't think that the tank shall be rejected. It, however, shows how lackluster is our approach to provisioning, and keeping the...
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    Good point. If the banks are inundate in the Punjab, then it is still no go. In the Rann same is when the water just recedes. That is why there is something called the 'campaigning season'. A World Of Defense: Arjun Weight Ratio Compared To Other Tanks So these were the design specs laid...
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    If there was no T 90 and if the Arjun did not make the grade, then India would have to find another tank from the world. Since 2011, the Russian armed forces have ceased ordering the T-90, and are instead waiting for the development of the Armata Universal Combat Platform that is expected to...
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    Re: Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) I don't believe a sausage in what anyone says. I believe in the truth and facts and not agendas. Let a probe take place with those who are experts on the various facets of the issues.
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    Re: Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) Corruption? Is it not endemic?
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    Re: Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) Anyone who is conversant with the issue and is capable enough. Just like in every other expert committee.
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    Re: Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) There is more than what meets the eye. It has to be investigated, and to use Arnab Goswami's famous last words, The Nation Needs to Know. How can the Army stonewall a Govt inquiry? Was the Kargil Committee stonewalled?
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    Re: Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) While the CAG is the competent authority regarding losses caused to the Treasury, are they competent to comment on operational and technical matters? If there was a deliberate delay, was it in financial terms? Notwithstanding, if the delay was mentioned...
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    Re: Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) Please enumerate the points on which you wish me to comment.
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    The term coaxial is a misnomer as the arrangement is actually paraxial (i.e., parallel axes, as opposed to the same axis). Nearly all main battle tanks and most infantry fighting vehicles have a coaxial machine gun mounted to fire along a parallel axis to the main gun. Coaxial weapons are...
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    Therefore, it should be rejected! So, why are they buying it? Time one should file a PIL. Why is it not being done since the issue has been boiling for ages.
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    I would be surprised if the officers at the Armoured Corps Directorate and the DGWE are totally daft along with the Defence Ministry. But then, you would know more!
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    Arjun vs T90 MBT

    I would merely say that what is good for India is what we buy. Good for India means many parameters including costs, manufacturing infrastructure and technical transfer. As I said, weapons for one country may not be suitable for another because of operational doctrine, terrain, climate and a...
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