Why Arjun tank is heavy?
The Arjun Mk-2 will see the tank weight increase from 62 to 67 tonnes, as a result of specific requirements from the user — which include additions such as the track width, mine plough and Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) on the glacis plate, as well as the front of the turret.
What is Arjun Mk 1A tank?
About: The state–of-the-art MBT Mk-1A is a new variant of Arjun Tank designed to enhance fire power, mobility and survivability. The Arjun Main Battle Tank project was initiated by DRDO in 1972.
Which company makes Arjun tank?
Defence Research & Development Organisation
The Arjun Mark 1A has been developed by the Central Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) in Chennai — a Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory — and will be manufactured in the OFB’s Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi.
Is Arjun better than t90?
With each T-90 costing about Rs 28 crore, the order is worth an estimated Rs 13,000 crore. The army continues to block the indigenous Arjun tank even though, in a comparative trial, conducted in the Rajasthan desert in March 2010, the Arjun proved itself equal to, or better than, the Russian T-90.
Is Arjun tank any good?
The Arjun MBT has an excellent 120 mm rifled gun, and a fine fire and control system, he says. Singh is all praise for Arjun’s ergonomics, saying that it provides the crew most comfort and ease of operation.
Which tank is made in India?
Arjun (tank)
| Arjun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Place of origin | India |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment Defence Research and Development Organisation |
Which tank is best in world?
Currently top 10 best tanks in the world are these:
- Nr.1 Leopard 2A7 (Germany)
- Nr.2 K2 Black Panther (South Korea)
- Nr.3 M1A2 SEP (USA)
- Nr.4 Challenger 2 (United Kingdom)
- Nr.5 Armata (Russia)
- Nr.6 Merkava Mk.4 (Israel)
- Nr.7 Type 90 (Japan)
- Nr.8 Leclerc (France)