Indian Army Artillery

[abingdonboy]

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I read that Tatra 6x6 FAT has 12 tonne towing capacity and L&The FAT has 8 tonne towing capacity. So what are they using currently to toe this massive 20 tonne machine.
Tatras can haul tanks on trailers. But that's probably 10x10 or more if I am correct

They are pulled by AL FATs, no problems.

 

[abingdonboy]

First two systems in the video are Pinaka MBRLs, while the last one was Grad MBRL.

No Pinakas in this vid, all are BM21 Grad, looks like IA have given them new trucks.

The weight of the gun seems to be weirdly pivoted "behind" the truck!!! Doesn't seem like an efficient way to move!!
I deduce this is for "display' purposes only. This cannot be a prototype!

You're wrong, there is nothing wrong with the CG of the truck, It's an early protoype and it will be refined in time no doubt.

This is a pretty standard design feature, CASAR 8X8:

6X6:

The TATA truck you've shown is for an entirely different gun (from DENEL) so will obviously have a different approach.

 

[Enquirer]

You're wrong, there is nothing wrong with the CG of the truck, It's an early protoype and it will be refined in time no doubt.

This is a pretty standard design feature, CASAR 8X8:

The current DRDO model *looks* a little too much behind (compared to CAESAR).
What is definitely & clearly problematic is that the supporting/recoil legs are too close to the ground. It'll be problematic on rough terrain.

The TATA truck you've shown is for an entirely different gun (from DENEL) so will obviously have a different approach.

Not sure what you're talking about. I didn't post any Tata truck

 

[AMCA]

what truck is it??
looks like Ashoka Fat 6x6 !!!

Is it Pinaka MBRL ? Pardon my ignorance but can you confirm the type of weapon system

If you look at the rate of fire all of them appear to be BM21 Grad. Looks like the one in 1st pic:::

 

[Samsung J7]

Why no order is placed for Indigenous artillery guns till now?

 

[Butter Chicken]

Seen in final Indian Army skin for the 1st time, an L&T-Hanwha Techwin K9 Vajra-T 155mm gun. First 10 ready for delivery soon. Seen here during final integration at L&T Hazira, Gujarat facility.

 

[F-14B]

Seen in final Indian Army skin for the 1st time, an L&T-Hanwha Techwin K9 Vajra-T 155mm gun. First 10 ready for delivery soon. Seen here during final integration at L&T Hazira, Gujarat facility.

It warms my heart to see the artillery of the Indian Army finally getting updated which was in shambles due to the Bofors fiasco

 

[SilentKiller]

Seen in final Indian Army skin for the 1st time, an L&T-Hanwha Techwin K9 Vajra-T 155mm gun. First 10 ready for delivery soon. Seen here during final integration at L&T Hazira, Gujarat facility.

Good news finally..
we need >100 at least 400 for both porki and china fronts..

 

[rrrajesh.yadav]

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[soikot banerjee]

OFB 155*52 Dhanush MGS on BEML-TATRA 8*8 truck.Waiting to see DRDO ATAGS MGS version. That wil be helluva fun to see for the MGS procurement of IA.

 

[SilentKiller]

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OFB 155*52 Dhanush MGS on BEML-TATRA 8*8 truck.Waiting to see DRDO ATAGS MGS version. That wil be helluva fun to see for the MGS procurement of IA.

Not Bad, good enough..Army can be asked to have trails of this too.

 

[The Ultranationalist]

what truck is it??
looks like Ashoka Fat 6x6 !!!

I believe its Tata LPTA heavy utility truck

 

[Saumyasupraik]

One more of the OFB 155 L52 MGS.

 

[El_mag]

Seen in final Indian Army skin for the 1st time, an L&T-Hanwha Techwin K9 Vajra-T 155mm gun. First 10 ready for delivery soon. Seen here during final integration at L&T Hazira, Gujarat facility.

Spotless workshop, workers in uniform/ hardhats..... A refreshing change compared to some OFB pics....

 

[abingdonboy]

One more of the OFB 155 L52 MGS.

Notice it has an armoured cab.

 

[Saichand K]

Spotless workshop, workers in uniform/ hardhats..... A refreshing change compared to some OFB pics....

New Assembly lines are always like that. Look at them after 5 years.

 

[Tanmay]

New Assembly lines are always like that. Look at them after 5 years.

Assembly lines can get dirty. But atleast workers should have PPE like helmets and steel plates shoes. OFB workers are usually seen working in chappals.

 

[AMCA]

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[kunal1123]

idrw.org
10 K9 VAJRA-T set for Deliveries to Indian Army: L&T – Indian Defence Research Wing
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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

Larsen & Toubro Limited, formally confirmed that first batch of 10 K9 VAJRA-T 155 mm, 52 calibre Tracked Self Propelled (SP) gun is set to be delivered to Indian Army Soon as per schedule. Engineering Giant Larsen and Toubro developed K9 VAJRA-T jointly with South Korean defense major Hanwha Techwin (HTW) which was based on their K9 Thunder.

The first batch of 10 K9 VAJRA-T guns was directly brought from South Korea and then locally assembled in greenfield manufacturing line at Hazira, Gujarat of L&T and later remaining 90 guns will be manufactured at the same facility and full order will be completed within next 3 years.

The K9 VAJRA-T gun is an enhanced version of HTW’s K9 Thunder which is known as one of the best performing self- propelled howitzers in the world. L&T and Hanwha Techwin might use same facilities to also export K9 VAJRA-T to other countries.

L&T will also be in charge of providing life support of K9 VAJRA-T to the Indian army for next few decades to come. K9 VAJRA-T will have over 50 percent of the indigenous sourced content.

Interestingly Indian Public sector Company OFB is also working to develop its own Tracked Self Propelled (SP) gun based on its Dhanush Gun. OFB already has showcased first prototype of 155 mm/52 Dhanush Truck Mounted based Howitzer recently which it has developed under separate program . OFB plans to pitch both its Tracked and Wheeled self-propelled artillery based on Dhanush Gun to Indian Army .

NOTE : Article cannot be reproduced without written permission of idrw.org in any form

 

[Prashant12]

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