Indian Army Artillery
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Pinaka is looking beautiful with those holes... can you inform what is the purpose of so many holes on this rocket? Is the range only 80 km for newer version?Guided Pinaka Rocket different design than what MBDA looks like.
Pinaka guided ( ER ) = 80kms
Pinaka 2 = 60kms
Pinaka 1 = 40kms
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Again, Conform you suspicion if you can provide tender for these kits which is in open source, Otherwise you are simply distracting with your opinion over facts.
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They are countersunk tapped cavities for bolts.
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From Medieval days ..
Jaivana cannon
This 280 mm, iron ball cannon belonged to the State of Jaipur. Jaivana was cast in 1720 by Jai Singh II and it seems it took four elephants to make it swirl around its axis!!. The cannon is large enough to fire a 50 kgs stone ball using hundred kgs of gun powder.
The Jaivana cannon is the largest wheeled cannon ever constructed. It is located at the Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur. It was cast in 1720, during the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur. The formidable strength of its builder, the scientifically inclined warrior Sawai Jai Singh II, lay in the large number of artillery and copious supply of munitions which he maintained. Jaivan rests on a high 4 wheeled carriage. The front wheels are 2.74 m in diameter and the rear wheels are 1.37 m in diameter.The length of the barrel of the cannon is 20 feet 2 inches and it weighs 50 tons.
Its sheer size gives some idea of what a monumental task Jaivana's manufacture might have been. The 50 tonne cannon rests on six massive wheels, each 9 ft in circumference. The cannon is 31 ft long with a 20 ft barrel that can be raised or lowered by an 8 ft tall elevating screw. Four elephants were used to rotate it. The cannon is believed to have been fired only once- towards Chakshu, 22 km away. About 100 kg of explosives launched a 50 kg iron ball which created a huge depression when it landed. It is a pond now.
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Jahan Koshna
Made by another Karmakar brother, Janardan, this 286 mm iron ball shot cannon joined the powerful artillery at Murshidabad in West Bengal in 1637. Jahan Koshna or the “Destroyer of the World” weighs seven tonnes. The cannon is made of eight metals like silver, gold, lead, copper, zinc, tin, iron and mercury.
The Karmakars of Bengal are traditionally blacksmiths but Janardan and his brother Jagannath were dedicated gunsmiths. Janardan made this gun under the instructions of Hara Ballav Das of Dhaka.
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Dal Madan Kaman
The 286 mm iron ball shot cannon was made in 1565 by Jagannath Karmakar. It was commissioned by Maharaja Bir Hambir to protect the Malla kingdom. The name means “Destroyer of Enemy” – dal means enemy or horde and mardana means slayer.
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Thanjavur Cannon
This 250mm cannon was produced by Vikad Naikwade in 1620. This is an excellent example for bombarding canon.t belonged to the King of Thanjavur and was used in 1650 during the Nayak period to protect Thanjavur from the enemies who entered from the eastern gate of the city. This cannon was cast at Kollamendu near Thanjavur and joined the armoury in 1620.
25 ft long Cannon weighs 22Tonnes. The outer diameter is 37 inches and the inner dia 25 inches can fire a cannon ball (iron) of 1000 Kg weight. No wonder it finds fourth place in the list of Largest Cannons fired in the World History.This Cannon was named "Rajagopala Beerangi (Cannon), but popularly known as "Daasimettu beerangi" is placed on an elevated (25'high) defense barricade at the eastern Rampart of the Tanjavur Fort.
Jaivana cannon
This 280 mm, iron ball cannon belonged to the State of Jaipur. Jaivana was cast in 1720 by Jai Singh II and it seems it took four elephants to make it swirl around its axis!!. The cannon is large enough to fire a 50 kgs stone ball using hundred kgs of gun powder.
The Jaivana cannon is the largest wheeled cannon ever constructed. It is located at the Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur. It was cast in 1720, during the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur. The formidable strength of its builder, the scientifically inclined warrior Sawai Jai Singh II, lay in the large number of artillery and copious supply of munitions which he maintained. Jaivan rests on a high 4 wheeled carriage. The front wheels are 2.74 m in diameter and the rear wheels are 1.37 m in diameter.The length of the barrel of the cannon is 20 feet 2 inches and it weighs 50 tons.
Its sheer size gives some idea of what a monumental task Jaivana's manufacture might have been. The 50 tonne cannon rests on six massive wheels, each 9 ft in circumference. The cannon is 31 ft long with a 20 ft barrel that can be raised or lowered by an 8 ft tall elevating screw. Four elephants were used to rotate it. The cannon is believed to have been fired only once- towards Chakshu, 22 km away. About 100 kg of explosives launched a 50 kg iron ball which created a huge depression when it landed. It is a pond now.
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Jahan Koshna
Made by another Karmakar brother, Janardan, this 286 mm iron ball shot cannon joined the powerful artillery at Murshidabad in West Bengal in 1637. Jahan Koshna or the “Destroyer of the World” weighs seven tonnes. The cannon is made of eight metals like silver, gold, lead, copper, zinc, tin, iron and mercury.
The Karmakars of Bengal are traditionally blacksmiths but Janardan and his brother Jagannath were dedicated gunsmiths. Janardan made this gun under the instructions of Hara Ballav Das of Dhaka.
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Dal Madan Kaman
The 286 mm iron ball shot cannon was made in 1565 by Jagannath Karmakar. It was commissioned by Maharaja Bir Hambir to protect the Malla kingdom. The name means “Destroyer of Enemy” – dal means enemy or horde and mardana means slayer.
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Thanjavur Cannon
This 250mm cannon was produced by Vikad Naikwade in 1620. This is an excellent example for bombarding canon.t belonged to the King of Thanjavur and was used in 1650 during the Nayak period to protect Thanjavur from the enemies who entered from the eastern gate of the city. This cannon was cast at Kollamendu near Thanjavur and joined the armoury in 1620.
25 ft long Cannon weighs 22Tonnes. The outer diameter is 37 inches and the inner dia 25 inches can fire a cannon ball (iron) of 1000 Kg weight. No wonder it finds fourth place in the list of Largest Cannons fired in the World History.This Cannon was named "Rajagopala Beerangi (Cannon), but popularly known as "Daasimettu beerangi" is placed on an elevated (25'high) defense barricade at the eastern Rampart of the Tanjavur Fort.
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Number of 155mm towed guns in present.
OFB Sharang : Used during skirmish 2016-2019, 180 numbers in service another 300 on order.
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Bofors FH77 : 410 transferred back in 80s, Now less than 180 in active service.
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Dhanush : 6 in active service and another 108 will be delivered in time.
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M777 A2 : 25 in active service another 123 will be assembled in time.
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We have 180 + 180 + 6 + 25 = 391 guns available for any immediate conflict.
OFB Sharang : Used during skirmish 2016-2019, 180 numbers in service another 300 on order.
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Bofors FH77 : 410 transferred back in 80s, Now less than 180 in active service.
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Dhanush : 6 in active service and another 108 will be delivered in time.
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M777 A2 : 25 in active service another 123 will be assembled in time.
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We have 180 + 180 + 6 + 25 = 391 guns available for any immediate conflict.
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Dada along with this how many 130mm M-46 and 105mm LFG's do we got??Number of 155mm towed guns in present.
OFB Sharang : Used during skirmish 2016-2019, 180 numbers in service another 300 on order.
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Bofors FH77 : 410 transferred back in 80s, Now less than 180 in active service.
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Dhanush : 6 in active service and another 108 will be delivered in time.
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M777 A2 : 25 in active service another 123 will be assembled in time.
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We have 180 + 180 + 6 + 25 = 391 guns available for any immediate conflict.
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Sir is there any new news of cherry on the top of the cake ATAGS or still testing going on, when sitharaman man was defence minister there was news of 150 guns order.Number of 155mm towed guns in present.
OFB Sharang : Used during skirmish 2016-2019, 180 numbers in service another 300 on order.
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Bofors FH77 : 410 transferred back in 80s, Now less than 180 in active service.
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Dhanush : 6 in active service and another 108 will be delivered in time.
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M777 A2 : 25 in active service another 123 will be assembled in time.
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We have 180 + 180 + 6 + 25 = 391 guns available for any immediate conflict.
No news of it from then.
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There are 180 artillery regiments, each having 18 guns that is +3240 guns ..
105mm in 1,350
D-30 122mm in 520
M46 130mm in 1100
Numbers are tricky ..
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https://www.armyrecognition.com/may...ng_trials_of_atags_howitzer_in_rajasthan.html
We will know in time ..
105mm in 1,350
D-30 122mm in 520
M46 130mm in 1100
Numbers are tricky ..
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https://www.armyrecognition.com/may...ng_trials_of_atags_howitzer_in_rajasthan.html
We will know in time ..
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Keep in mind that 120mm mortar system is a very heavy system, Its carried by mules in parts but cannot be used in immediate circumstance, Improvising with existing system can win over enemy as always.
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American Jugad :
Research : https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR700/RR718/RAND_RR718.pdf
Now that's thinking out of box.............
Keep in mind that 120mm mortar system is a very heavy system, Its carried by mules in parts but cannot be used in immediate circumstance, Improvising with existing system can win over enemy as always.
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American Jugad :
Research : https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR700/RR718/RAND_RR718.pdf
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Can't they order royal enfield to make 650cc pure torque classic? that will be fun to see.
Also many will buy it.
Also many will buy it.
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The entire modification cost 7500/- only.
Our top brass can surely introduce a ATV as a prime mover, Its just not a priority when big budget equipment like M777 takes away most of the attention and money.
Our top brass can surely introduce a ATV as a prime mover, Its just not a priority when big budget equipment like M777 takes away most of the attention and money.
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K9 Vajras are South Korea-made self-propelled artillery guns.
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Indian Army to soon get longest range 'Advanced Towed Artillery
Gun System'
The 155 mm and 52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System with automated ammunition handling facility is the world’s longest range gun system in its class.
BHUBANESWAR: India’s first indigenously built Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) with automated ammunition handling facility will be inducted in the Army soon. The 155 mm and 52 calibre howitzer is the world’s longest range gun system in its class.
Union Secretary of Defence R&D Department G Satheesh Reddy on Thursday said the gun has cleared all developmental tests successfully and will be inducted in the Armed Forces after a couple of more trials.
Reddy was attending the 125th anniversary of Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), a laboratory of Defence and Development Organisation (DRDO), at Chandipur in Balasore district. "ATAGS is the pride of the nation. The gun has now the world’s longest range in 155 mm class. PXE has the distinction of testing the gun and making it certified. The Armed Forces have already given their consent for induction of a number of such guns," he informed.
Developed by Armament Research and Development Establishment of DRDO in a consortium model, the ATAGS comes with six round automated magazine capable of firing in 30 seconds. The existing 155 mm and 52-calibre guns have standard three-round magazine. Since the magazines need to be loaded manually, it leads to casualties during the exercise.
The project was taken up in 2013 to replace older guns in service with modern 155 mm artillery gun. Configured with an all electric drive the hydro lateral gun has a maximum firing range of 48 km and can be deployed in less than three minutes. It was first showcased publicly during the Republic Day parade in 2017.
The advanced gun system that weighs around 18 tonne with an elevation up to 70 degrees has undergone developmental trials at Balasore, Pokhran and Sikkim. While the ballistic internal trial and proofing were done at PXE and strength and design were validated during summer trials at Pokhran, winter trails were conducted in Sikkim.
Reddy, who is also the Chairman of DRDO, urged the scientists working with the PXE and Integrated Test Range (ITR) to come up with modern technologies, equipment and infrastructure to ensure that the test range is one the most modern ranges in the world.
He also warned to remain alert for future warfare. It is just not land, water or sky, threats related to space and cyber world have entered into the warfare spectre in a big way, he said.
“When gadgets have become part and parcel of life, we are always vulnerable to cyber attacks. Measures need to be taken by all to ensure that cyber security is insured. Advisories have been sent to all laboratories. It can be detrimental if not adhered to properly,” he added.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/na...anced-towed-artillery-gun-system-2065240.html
Gun System'
The 155 mm and 52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System with automated ammunition handling facility is the world’s longest range gun system in its class.
BHUBANESWAR: India’s first indigenously built Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) with automated ammunition handling facility will be inducted in the Army soon. The 155 mm and 52 calibre howitzer is the world’s longest range gun system in its class.
Union Secretary of Defence R&D Department G Satheesh Reddy on Thursday said the gun has cleared all developmental tests successfully and will be inducted in the Armed Forces after a couple of more trials.
Reddy was attending the 125th anniversary of Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), a laboratory of Defence and Development Organisation (DRDO), at Chandipur in Balasore district. "ATAGS is the pride of the nation. The gun has now the world’s longest range in 155 mm class. PXE has the distinction of testing the gun and making it certified. The Armed Forces have already given their consent for induction of a number of such guns," he informed.
Developed by Armament Research and Development Establishment of DRDO in a consortium model, the ATAGS comes with six round automated magazine capable of firing in 30 seconds. The existing 155 mm and 52-calibre guns have standard three-round magazine. Since the magazines need to be loaded manually, it leads to casualties during the exercise.
The project was taken up in 2013 to replace older guns in service with modern 155 mm artillery gun. Configured with an all electric drive the hydro lateral gun has a maximum firing range of 48 km and can be deployed in less than three minutes. It was first showcased publicly during the Republic Day parade in 2017.
The advanced gun system that weighs around 18 tonne with an elevation up to 70 degrees has undergone developmental trials at Balasore, Pokhran and Sikkim. While the ballistic internal trial and proofing were done at PXE and strength and design were validated during summer trials at Pokhran, winter trails were conducted in Sikkim.
Reddy, who is also the Chairman of DRDO, urged the scientists working with the PXE and Integrated Test Range (ITR) to come up with modern technologies, equipment and infrastructure to ensure that the test range is one the most modern ranges in the world.
He also warned to remain alert for future warfare. It is just not land, water or sky, threats related to space and cyber world have entered into the warfare spectre in a big way, he said.
“When gadgets have become part and parcel of life, we are always vulnerable to cyber attacks. Measures need to be taken by all to ensure that cyber security is insured. Advisories have been sent to all laboratories. It can be detrimental if not adhered to properly,” he added.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/na...anced-towed-artillery-gun-system-2065240.html
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How much does an artillery shell drops in a 2 miles away target if fired horizontally? In other words, in a parabolic trajectory at what elevation the barrel of the gun be pointed in order to reach the target two miles away after gravity and reduced velocity of the shell have played their role.
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