Types of Tanks in Indian Army- current

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Today I will tell you guys about the different type of tanks that are currently used by Indian Army:-

 Currently, Indian Army operates three types of tanks that are listed below:-

  • Arjun MBT
  • T-90 Bhishma
  • T-72 Ajeya
ARJUN MBT:-

Arjun main battle tank is a third-generation tank designed and developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation. (DRDO) This tank is named after Arjun of Mahabharat. Arjun tank was first inducted in Indian Army in may 2004.
There are 2 variants of Arjun main battle tank Arjun MK-1 and Arjun MK-2. After the induction of Arjun MK-1, Indian Army feels that Arjun MK-1 need to be upgraded because of some limitations and that's why DRDO upgraded Arjun MK-1 with 93 major upgrades and named it Arjun MK-2.]
Arjun MK-1 and Arjun MK-2 both are very much different from each other in terms of specification.

SPECIFICATIONS

                  Arjun MK-1                                                                        Arjun MK-2

1) Weight                 58.5 tonnes                                                                            68 tonnes
2) Lenght                 10.6 meters                                                                            10.6 meters
3) Width                   3.8 meters                                                                              3.8 meters
4) Height                  2.3 meters                                                                              2.3 meters
5) Armaments         -120 mm rifled gun                                                                 same
                                -7.62 mm coaxial machine gun                                               same
                                -12.7 mm NSVT machine gun                                                same
6) Max. Speed          67kmph                                                                                  70kmph
7) Engine                  1,400 HP multi-fuel diesel                                                    1,500 HP engine
                                  engine

Some of the major upgrades of Arjun MK-2 are:
  • missile-firing capability against the target
  • night vision
  • additional ammunition type
  • enhanced main weapon penetration
  • explosive reactor armour
  • advanced air defence gun
  • mine plougher
  • land navigation and warning system
  • infrared jammer
  • laser warning control system
  • an upgraded fire control system
  • advanced missile system
Arjun MK-2 is capable of firing at day and night both the situations.
Currently, Indian Army is operating 248 Arjun MK-1 tanks and has ordered up to 124 Arjun MK-2 tanks. In future, Indian Army will include 3,500 Arjun MBT in service.
Image result for arjun mk1 Arjun MK-1 

Image result for arjun mk2 Arjun MK-2


T-90 Bhishma:-

T-90 is a 3rd generation tank, developed by Russia. India purchased T-90 tanks as a transfer of technology. India itself has upgraded this T-90 tank and named it T-90 Bhishma. T-90 Bhishma is one of the largest tanks in Indian Army and is included in modern technologies of India
Now let's talk about its specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS

1) Lenght - 9.6 meters
2) Width -  3.8 meters
3) Height - 2.2 meters
4) Weight - 50 tonnes
5) Engine - 800-1000 HP engine
6) Speed - 60kmph on road & 45kmph on rough terrain
7)Armaments -      
  • 125 mm smoothbore tank gun
  • 12.7 anti-aircraft heavy machine gun
  • anti-tank guided missile range: 5km
  • equipped with fire guided missile
Currently, Indian Army is operating 1,650 T-90 Bhishma tanks
Image result for T90 bhishma T-90 Bhishma


T-72 Ajeya:-

T-72 is a 2nd generation tank, developed by the Soviet Union. After India purchased this tank Indian scientist done several major upgrades to this tank and named it T-72 Ajeya. By seeing today's generation of tanks DRDO has upgraded its engine with 1,000 HP indigenous engine. DRDO has also improved its formal imaging and fire control system. Its nuclear, chemical & biological protection system is also improved by our scientists.

SPECIFICATIONS

1)Weight - 41.5 tonnes
2) Lenght - 9.5 meters
3) Width - 3.6 meters
4) Height - 2.23 meters
5) Max speed - 80kmph
6) Operational range - 460 km
7) Armaments -
  • 125 smoothbore tank gun
  • 7.62 machine gun
  • 12.7 NSVT machine gun
T-71 Ajeya has completed over 50 years of service in Indian Army and currently, Indian Army is operating 2,414 T-72 Ajeya tanks.
Image result for T72 ajeya T-72 Ajeya



So, that's all about types of tanks used by Indian Army. Stay tuned for more such info.
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