Another noob question. Is there any fundamental difference (in structure and usage philosophy) between a tank gun and an artillery gun.is the Arjun Catapult a contemporary heavy artillery system?
-Well given that the cutting edge of gun based heavy artillery today is 155mm guns with 40+ km ranges the 27.4km range catapult system on the Arjun looks hopelessly outdated(i'd have liked it more if they could at least jury rig the Dhanush onto the chassis.
These Systems fall under self propelled artillery systems ..The Indian Catapult
Another noob question. Is there any fundamental difference (in structure and usage philosophy) between a tank gun and an artillery gun.e.g. We are seeing that latest trend in Tank is to install bigger guns - 140, 155mm etc.
But this catapult system is not being mentioned when we talk of such bigger guns. Another example will be when we talk of development of artillery like Dhanush (included its mobile version) we do not mention this Arjun Catapult system again.
So what I see is Base Arjun being developed into Arjun catapult AND/OR 155 tank
And Smaller Artillery guns being developed into Dhanush in stationary and mobile version.
If all are connected, why are we having different programs to develop same thing.
OFF topic - would like to know where does Dhanush stands when we compare it with Bofors (we already have) and wrt to Latest version of Bofors.
That is the Sad part, as i have repeatedly pointed out earlier int his forum.It's amazing how in 2014 large country like India is unable to design and manufacture decent SPG.
it is not like that, DRDO is suppose to make such systems which others dont sell to us, like ICBM and missile etc, govt is of the view those systems like artillery gun which others can sell us, why we make them here if buying the same from them is economical rather then set up factory to make them here.It's amazing how in 2014 large country like India is unable to design and manufacture decent SPG.
ever heard of bhim project?It's amazing how in 2014 large country like India is unable to design and manufacture decent SPG.
If the sunshade is STANG-2 level protection, what will be STANG-1 level?:shocked: My God.
By the way kunal sir can you give the specifications of the SPGH offered to the BSF?
NATO AEP-55 STANAG 4569 is a NATO Standardization Agreement covering the standards for the "Protection Levels for Occupants of Logistic and Light Armored Vehicles".
The standard covers strikes from Kinetic Energy, artillery, and IED blasts.
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Level 1
Kinetic Energy >>
7.62 x 51 NATO Ball (Ball M80) at 30 meters with velocity 833 m/s.
5.56 × 45 NATO Ball (SS109) at 30m with a velocity of 910 m/s
5.56 × 45 NATO Ball (M193) at 30m with a velocity of 930 m/s
Protection against all three threats must be provided.Grenade and Mine Blast, Hand grenades, unexploded artillery fragmenting submunitions, and other small anti personnel explosive devices detonated under the vehicle.
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Level 2
Kinetic Energy>>
7.62 x 39 API BZ at 30 meters with 695 m/s
7.62 x 51 NATO Ball (Ball M80) at 30 meters with velocity 833 m/s.
5.56 × 45 NATO Ball (SS109) at 30m with a velocity of 910 m/s
5.56 × 45 NATO Ball (M193) at 30m with a velocity of 930 m/s
Grenade and Mine Blast Threat,6 kg (explosive mass) Blast AT Mine:
2a – Mine Explosion pressure activated under any wheel or track location.
2b – Mine Explosion under center.
Read more here >> STANAG 4569 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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BSF was offered according to there request >>
The weapon is based on Sarath's (License produced variant of Russian BMP-2) hull mounted with Indian towed 105 mm Light field Gun (LFG). The system can stow 42 rounds of ammunition. The artillery can be used to destroy enemy fortification and also in anti tank role. The Original sights of 105 mm LFG have been retained. A GPS have been provided for navigation. The turret provides level-3 protection for the crew. It was first displayed in February 2010 during DEFEXPO-2010 in New Delhi and it is planned to replace the FV433 Abbot SPG in the Indian army. There is option of composite armour turret to increase protection of crew against 12.7mm weapon. An autoloader along with Fire control system can also be provided to achieve Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact. TALIN 500 Inertial Navigation System can also be installed to navigate in regions where GPS is unavailable due to terrain masking or enemy jamming. ammunition carrying capacity can also be increased to 92 rounds.
Caliber: 105mm
Range: 19 km
Rate of fire: 4 Normal, 6 Intense
Weight: 16 tonnes
Range of elevance: -5 to 70 degrees
Traverse : 360 degrees
Number of crew: 5
Time in and out of action: 1 minute
Ammunation: HE, HEAT, HESH, APDS, smoke, colour
Ammunation capacity : 42 rounds
Type of vehicle : Fully tracked, armoured, air portable
Mobility : 65 Kmph
Sight: 104A Indirect, 106A Direct.
130mm M46 gun mounted on Arjun MBT chassis
MMG position
Armored shed
Front section of the Catapult
Crew working station, from right side
Crew working station from left side
Radio set
The gun has a traverse capability of 14 degree each side
M46 breach
Driver seat with thermal sight
Ammunition storage
Cooling system for ammunition storage