In the internal parts, we should substitute internal steel in Arjun with Carbon fiber fabric moldings, that will reduce weight, it will increase cost, but will result in good number of weight reduction. This will change thrust to weight ratio, etc.
Its amazing that FRCV want with all the requirements of GSQR for Arjun in 48 tons +- 15% which is Arjun MK1 weight class, best part T90s (72BU) dont fulfill that, still T-72(s) in service and arjun only in token numbers.
Yes sir they impressed with kanchan, so much so that they offered to fund next generation kanchan.
Yeah almost all things were tested. Some say Markava was brought into India, to test in Indian conditions and to allow our guys to have a good look at that.
Pin per say dont means it, pin only.
in Arjun tank because of low order it was economical to get engine and power plant from abroad. Economies of scale dont make it viable to make everything here.
Arjun tank maker OFB cannot pay bribes, as only the Parliament of India, can allow GOI to make payments from Consolidated fund of India, which is called passing of budget.
Russians to sell its weapons dont have this handicap.