That bolder part never happened, Mr Ajay Sukhla was just lobbying for PSU. The tank was good but never beat the T90. I heard this from the horses mouth. The Army told that since they cannot respond officially to this stupidity, it survives.
The tank will be used in defensive formation by army not in offensive. They said it is better than T72 but not close to T90.
I cannot give you a source because this is from my personal interaction. I don't want to live in wonderland.
Two tanks can only be different in so many ways.
Arjun has better Mechanics , Armor , FCS and Gun.
That has already been established.
It is a tank of higher weight class it is going to perform better. It's simply packed in with a lot more stuff which is more modern than whats on the T-90.
The Arjun vs T-90 trials was always in favor of the Arjun so far as design spec is concerend.
As a result at the trials. there was only ever going to be one of two outcomes.
The Arjun was in fact riddled with design problems , it could not meet most of its design specs it was underpart and could not best the T-90.
As a result there would have been no reason to make or buy a tank that weighs more, costs more and less reliable.
However the second outcome would mean that the Arjun has fully met its design Spec, it perform reliably , it outclassed the T-90 as it is designed to do in various aspects.
With Both MoD and IA having no reason not to induct the tank , an order would have had to have been placed(regardless of weather or not the Army was wholly supportive) , with the MoD also Sanctioning the Arjun MKII , Despite Army requirements for the FMBT.
To say that
"Arjun Performed good , but not as good as the T-90."
Makes no sense what so ever , if the Arjun performed well it would have had to have out class the T-90.
However if i were to consider this as a statement made in a internal memo to various ministry and Army staff for most undoubtedly quires regarding the trials.
it would be a simple way to try and void questions regarding unwarranted criticism and delays in Indigenous acquisitions.
May be i am wrong , and my whole logic is messed.
But after years of being the Hardest critic the Arjun has had, Our army which has been more than happy to talk about its weight, reliability and logistics issues with the media in the past , to remain to silent now.
With this being the only official document to be released following the trials
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/AdvSearch.aspx
Army Decides to Take 124 More MBT Arjun(5/17/2010 12:55:48 PM)
The Army has decided to place fresh order for an additional home-built 124 Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun. This is over and above the existing order of 124 tanks. The development follows the success of the indigenous MBT Arjun in the recent gruelling desert trials.
The project for the design and development of the MBT Arjun was approved by the Government in 1974 with an aim to give the required indigenous cutting edge to our Mechanised Forces. After many years of trial and tribulation it has now proved its worth by its superb performance under various circumstances, such as driving cross-country over rugged sand dunes, detecting, observing and quickly engaging targets, accurately hitting targets – both stationary and moving, with pin pointed accuracy. Its superior fire-power is based on accurate and quick target acquisition capability during day and night in all types of weather and shortest possible reaction time during combat engagements.
Sitanshu Kar / RAJ
Release Id :61870
Obviously this was
preceded by this
MBT Arjun(4/26/2010 7:54:05 PM)
The decision on the further order of the MBT Arjun tanks would be based on the results of recently concluded comparative trials of MBT Arjun and T-90 tanks.
Certain components of MBT Arjun are imported based on the indigenous design of their configurations. The other systems are indigenously designed and produced.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri S Semmalai and Shri GS Basavaraj in Lok Sabha today.
PK / RAJ
Release Id :60943
And then of Course
Followed by this
Arjun Tanks(8/9/2010 6:16:38 PM)
The Indian Army is placing an order for 124 Arjun Tanks Mark – II in addition to the equal number of Mark – I ordered earlier. Tank T-90, Tank T-72, and Arjun tanks are all main battle tanks of the Indian Army.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri BP Tarai and Shri Prabodh Panda in Lok Sabha today.
HH / RAJ
Release Id :64467
There are Valid logistics reasons against the Arjun , The round needed for the Arjun still has not been produced in sufficient quantity for spares.
Production line is slow. Most likely doubt still exist of the Manufacturing quality.
But all those improve or are solved by increasing the number of orders.
I am sure there are valid weigh issues.
But nothing i have seen so far tells me a reason as to why the Arjun tank needs to be limited to small scale orders while thousands of T-72 get upgrades for their Antiquated designs.
Modernisation of T-72 Tanks Vis-a-Vis Arjun Tanks(8/25/2010 4:35:11 PM)
The Army follows a philosophy of having a mix of legacy equipment, equipment with matured technology and state-of-the-art equipment. T-72 tank is not an antiquated equipment. Therefore, the Army intends to retrofit/upgrade these tanks to enhance their mission reliability and life expectancy.
Orders for 124 Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun have already been placed on the Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi. As on date, 85 MBT Arjun Tanks have been issued to the Army. Keeping in view the production capacity for MBT Arjun Tanks and strategic considerations, the Government is also exercising the option for modernising T-72 tanks instead of total replacement of these tanks on completion of their life span.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in written reply to Shri MV Mysura Reddy in Rajya Sabha today.
DM / RAJ
Release Id :65237
If i am living in wonderland i have crafted my self , quite the delusion.
