Indian Army Armored Vehicles

[Kunal Biswas]

 

[bhramos]

is it Casper 6X6 or Mahindra 6X6!!!

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Mahindra 6X6.....

 

[wild goose]

Hope its not a repost.


Global Tender for India's T-90 Tank Ammunition


The Indian Army is entering the global market for the purchase of unspecified number of ammunition worth $550 million for the Russian made T-90 tanks it operates. The ammunition being used by the Indian Army for the T-90 tanks was contracted along with the purchase of T-90 tanks in 2000.

While the Indian made ammunition for the T-90 tank has been rejected by the Indian Army due to technical faults, the price of the Russian made ammunition has been increased 300 per cent by the Russians.

The Indian Army has now decided to hunt in the international market for a variety of ammunition for the T-90 tanks, including the standard 330 grade ammunition and two other varieties for the T-90 tanks.

The tender is expected to be floated in December and is likely to be sent to Dhiel defence of Germany, IWI of Israel, Rosoboronoexport of Russia, BAE of United Kingdom, Bumar of Poland and Ukrainexport of Ukraine.

There were technical problems with the Indian made ammunition for the 125 mm gun of the T-90 tanks especially relating to packing and the rate of the fire. As such the Indian made ammunition has not been used for years, and is lying unused. The Indian Army has rejected the Indian made ammunition and has been using the Russian made ammunition only contracted along with the first contract of the Tank. The Russians want 300 per cent increase in price of the ammunition for extra supplies.

The purchase of the ammunition for the T-90 tanks is likely to be done on Urgent basis which would mean that the winners would be selected in the shortest possible time.

Global Tender for India's T-90 Tank Ammunition

 

[wild goose]

Defence Ministry to Cancel Order for Tatra Truck

 

[Kunal Biswas]

So we are looking better than 3BM-42..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

 

[Kunal Biswas]

 

[AVERAGE INDIAN]

is it possiable to convert or modify all the T72 and existing T90 tanks into T90 AM

 

[Kunal Biswas]

No, Coz the T-90ms deign is too different and it will take lots of modification to do so..

T-90MS is not good tank compare to Present T-90S of Indian Army in terms of design aspect, Its more vulnerable than regular T-90S..

You can read here more about it :

http://defenceforumindia.com/forum/indian-army/36710-indian-t-90s-sub-standard-tank-11.html

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Though Indian T-90S are getting Indian Upgrade and there is a possibility that Ukrainian also upgrade it which is better than Russian Upgrade..

You can read about it here :

http://defenceforumindia.com/forum/...aine-invites-india-modernize-t-90s-tanks.html

is it possiable to convert or modify all the T72 and existing T90 tanks into T90 AM

 

[Kunal Biswas]

 

[Kunal Biswas]

 

[Abhi9]

New armored personal carrier by Ashok leyland " Kavach-atc"


http://www.zigwheels.com/news-featu...ce-systems-unveils-stallion-kavach-atc/14658/


http://static.zigwheels.com/media/content/2012/Nov/ashok-leyland-stallion-kavach-4x4_560x420.jpg

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Good move, If inducted in IA this will ease up the logistics..

 

[Abhi9]

Good move, If inducted in IA this will ease up the logistics..

Yes with thousand of stallions already in service, this is seems to be a logical choice in insurgency affected areas.What i would like to see is vehicle with increased protection from IEDS that are truly india. Mahindras one based on BAE design.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

OFB MPV is Indian...

 

[Ash]

I understand the need for India to be self reliant for its own military needs, but would the vehicle below not suffice for internal counter terrorism requirements. If I am not mistaken,Indian uses/has used South African APV for counter terrorism measures.

Paramount Mbombe 6x6 Armoured Fighting Vehicle, South Africa

Key Data
"¢ Manufacturer Paramount Group
"¢ Crew 2+1+8
"¢ Length 7.71m
"¢ Width 2.5m
"¢ Height 2.3m
"¢ Wheel Base 2,550mm (front) 2,280mm (rear)
"¢ Ground Clearance 430mm

The Paramount Mbombe 6x6 armoured fighting vehicle.
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The Mbombe is a 6x6 armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) developed by Paramount Group. The high-mobility armoured infantry vehicle is suitable for a range of military roles. It was launched in September 2010 at the International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition AAD 2010.

Mbombe is the first vehicle of its kind to offer all-round protection against rocket propelled grenade (RPG) attacks, improvised explosive devices (IED) and anti-tank mines. The vehicle can be deployed in both conventional and non-conventional war and counter-insurgency operations.

Mbombe armoured fighting vehicle design and features

The 6x6 wheeled vehicles is designed to carry significant payloads over all types of terrain, with extreme mobility. The three axle configuration provides excellent cross-country performance.Mbombe has a highly versatile platform and can be modified to cater to military requirements across the world. The platform has a modern design and incorporates the latest technology to reduce overall height. The vehicle can be fitted with day / night vision equipment and sensors for better observation and engagement.
"Mbombe has a highly versatile platform and can be modified."The vehicle has ample space to accommodate a driver, commander, gunner and eight armoured infantrymen. The versatile platform allows the manufacturers to easily convert it into other variants.This maximum commonality provides flexibility and reduces the overall cost of owning and using the vehicle.
Mbombe incorporates commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) automotive assemblies and components supplied by volume-driven manufacturers. This will reduce the cost of ownership and increases the availability of components in the market.
The vehicle can be optionally fitted with central tyre inflation system (CTIS), run flat inserts (RFI), ABS brakes, BC overpressure system, auxiliary power unit, radios, intercom systems, add-on armour kits (active and passive) and battlefield management systems.Mbombe armoured vehicle variants The Mbombe can be configured for different roles. The armoured personnel carrier or armoured combat vehicle is mounted with a heavy machine gun. The vehicle can also be outfitted as a command vehicle, ambulance or other variant.

Armament
The Mbombe can be armed with a dual feed 30mm calibre cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun fitted to the right side of the main armament. There are four smoke grenade launchers mounted on each side of the turret.
Self-protection
The vehicle features a mine-resistant flat hull rather than a v-shaped hull, providing the vehicle a lower profile than other typical MRAP vehicles.
"The vehicle has extreme blast protection combined with high levels of defence to resist kinetic attacks."
The vehicle has extreme blast protection combined with high levels of defence to resist kinetic attacks. The low silhouette reduces the target profile. The armoured hull can resist ballistic attack of up to STANAG 4569 Level IV.
Mbombe can withstand the blast of 10kg TNT anyplace under its hull or under any wheel section without tear.
The vehicle features anti-blast seats to prevent injuries to the crew from extreme acceleration after an explosion alongside or under the vehicle.
Modular armour protection can also be attached to the vehicle for additional defence against specific threats in any particular combat theatre. The vehicle offers crew protection against 155mm burst rounds and features special protection modules for IEDs. The windows of the vehicle are fitted with armour cages.
Engine
The Mbombe is powered by a 336kW 1600Nm Turbo Diesel engine coupled to 6-speed automatic transmission. The propulsion system provides a maximum speed of 100km/h on road.
Mobility
Mbombe delivers sufficient power and retains its mobility characteristics even though it is configured as an AFV carrying modern automatic cannon. It is equipped with 6x6 wheeled chassis accommodating substantial loads over all types of terrain.
The vehicle has a turning circle of <20m and maximum road range of 700km. It can also be fitted with additional fuel tank to increase the range. It features pneumatic disc brakes and 395/85 R20 XZL tyres. The front and rear wheels have wheel base of 2550mm and 2280mm respectively.
Mbombe is a 6 x 6 armoured fighting vehicle.
Mbombe provides all-round protection against RPG attack, IEDs and anti-tank mines.
The main gun mounted on Mbombe is a dual feed 30mm calibre cannon.
The Mbombe features a mine-resistant flat hull.

 

[Ash]

Some pics on Mbombe 6x6 fighting vehicle

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Mahindra 6X6 MPV..

 

[Daredevil]

Guys,

When posting images of vehicles, rifles or whtever please post a line or two describing the image or what's that image about. Otherwise people wont even know what they are looking at.