Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT)

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What Israelis components are there? I am sorry but I don't know which is referred here
Elbit systems. They are involved with FCS, Navigation, Radio etc. Even BMS which will be a future add-on for the Mk2. Most of this equipment is being co developed by Elbit and DRDO's labs. On Mk2 we will have BEL and Elbit designed systems replacing the currently Elbit supplied systems that's on Mk1. The new FCS will also be calibrated to fire LAHAT.
 

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Elbit systems. They are involved with FCS, Navigation, Radio etc. Even BMS which will be a future add-on for the Mk2. Most of this equipment is being co developed by Elbit and DRDO's labs. On Mk2 we will have BEL and Elbit designed systems replacing the currently Elbit supplied systems that's on Mk1. The new FCS will also be calibrated to fire LAHAT.
Thanks for the info, but if you can share some sources for the info it would be great
 

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http://www.india-defence.com/reports-4590

Elbit Systems wins $56 million Tank Upgrade Contract from unspecified Asian customer

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT) announced today that it was awarded an approximately $56 million tank upgrade contract from a customer in Asia. Under the contract, the tank upgrade project will include the installation of advanced battle management systems, as well as cutting edge observation and surveillance systems. The project will be completed within two years.
Some more info;
http://indiadefenceonline.com/551/arjun-tank’s-defensive-systems-to-undergo-trials/
Arjun Tank's Defensive Systems To Undergo Trials

The other system being developed is the ALWCS system. This consists of a laser warning system, Infra-Red (IR) jammer and aerosol smoke grenade system. This is being developed jointly with Elbit Systems Limited of Israel. The system will be integrated on MBT Arjun and performance evaluation trials are expected in mid 2009.
Both the articles have more info.
 
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INDIAN DEFENCE should also try to achieve what the chines have done. The chinese depend on the number of units rather than the quality. But INDIA has more quality than quantity. But when it comes to ashort period war the numbers i.e. the quantity of the units may also be crucial under some circumstances also. I am reffering to the artillery units. Ecspecially the howitzers.
 

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Check this out. BEML has built flat wagons able to carry ARJUN. A little bit old news though...

http://www.bemlindia.com/documents/Products/Defence/Eqpt Spec/BFAT Wagon.pdf



BFAT Wagons are specially designed for transportation of main battle tanks viz., Arjun, T-72 / T-
90 and BMP-II.
Also see this....

http://mod.nic.in/samachar/july1-06/h5.htm

At a modest but impressive ceremony, Chief of the Army Staff, Gen JJ Singh flagged off 29 newly manufactured Bogie Flat Arjun Tank (bfat) wagons of Military Rail at Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) in Bangalore. These indigenously developed state-of-the-art carriage wagons manufactured by BEML are out of the 178, ordered by Army. The remaining wagons are expected to roll out in near future.

The induction of these wagons would enable Army transport its heavy equipment and tanks to the destined place within a short time, thereby increasing the combat preparedness of the nation.
 

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjun_(tank)Arjun is really a world class tank no doubt and it beats T-90 S tankers with ease and is comparable to M1 Abram tanks of US Army.
Below is a Spec Comparison-
Arjun MBT-
Weight 58.5 tonnes (57.6 long tons; 64.5 short tons)
Length 10.638 metres (34 ft 10.8 in)
Width 3.864 metres (12 ft 8.1 in)
Height 2.32 metres (7 ft 7 in)
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader and driver)
Primary
armament 120 mm rifled tank gun
LAHAT anti-tank missile
HEAT, APFSDS, HESH Rounds
Secondary
armament HCB 12.7 mm AA MG
Mag 7.62 mm Tk715 coaxial MG
Engine MTU 838 Ka 501 diesel
1,400 hp (1,040 kW)
Power/weight 23.9hp/tonne
Transmission Renk epicyclic train gearbox, 4 fwd + 2 rev gears
Suspension hydropneumatic
Ground clearance 0.45 metres (1 ft 6 in)
Fuel capacity 1,610 litres (350 imp gal; 430 US gal)
Operational
range 450 kilometres (280 mi)
Speed 72 km/h (45 mph) Road
40 km/h (25 mph) Cross country

M1 Abram-
Weight 67.6 short tons (61.3 t; 60.4 long tons)
Length Gun forward: 32.04 ft (9.77 m)
Hull length: 26.02 ft (7.93 m)
Primary
armament 105 mm L52 M68 rifled cannon (M1)
120 mm L44 M256 smoothbore cannon (M1A1, M1A2, M1A2SEP)42 rounds
Secondary
armament 1 x .50-caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB 900 rounds heavy machine gun
2 x 7.62 mm (.308) M240 machine guns (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial)
Engine Honeywell AGT1500C multi-fuel turbine engine
1,500 shp (1,120 kW)
Power/weight 24.5 hp/metric ton
Transmission Allison DDA X-1100-3B
Suspension Torsion bar
Ground clearance 0.48 m (1 ft 7 in) (M1, M1A1)
0.43 m (1 ft 5 in) (M1A2)
Fuel capacity 500 US gallons (1,900 l; 420 imp gal)
Operational
range 300 mi (479.24 km)
With NBC system: 355 mi (567.24 km)
Speed Road: 45 mph (72 km/h)
Off-road: 33 mph (52.8 km/h)
Width 12 ft (3.66 m)
Height 8 ft (2.44 m)
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
 

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjun_(tank)Arjun is really a world class tank no doubt and it beats T-90 S tankers with ease and is comparable to M1 Abram tanks of US Army.
Below is a Spec Comparison-

Its not important to compare our tank to American M1A2, Arjun is better than LEOA4 interns of deign and its indeed a World Class tank..

Comparison is not gud..





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Its not important to compare our tank to American M1A2, Arjun is better than LEOA4 interns of deign and its indeed a World Class tank..

Comparison is not gud..

Why we should not compare it with the US tanks ?When we have to export this tank then no nation would buy it without comparing them but i do think indian government is not open to exporting of the Arjun MBT but why i do not know.And i made the comparsion because i wanted to tell Arjun MBT is superior to others. Regards!!!!




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ARJUN WITH UNKNOWN APS..







Thnx to Black Eagle, I notices this APS, I am working on it more..


It will do some thing like this:









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Its not important to compare our tank to American M1A2, Arjun is better than LEOA4 interns of deign and its indeed a World Class tank..

Comparison is not gud..


So, are you saying the Arjun is the best "Tank" in the World???
 

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