Beware Enemy! Upgraded Arjun Tank Undergoes Final Trials The upgraded version of main battle tank Arjun is undergoing final testing in Pokhranfield firing range. The tank, Arjun Mark-II, is being tested for different parameters. The first test will examine its missile firing ability while the second one will look into its automotive aspects. The Army and the DRDO are jointly conducting these trials for the past few days. The automotive trials will test the new suspension of the tank designed to handle up to 70 tonnes of weight. The engine will be from the same German parentage. The upgraded version has 89 improvements over its predecessor. These include long-range missile firing capabilities, panoramic sights with night vision, enhanced weapon penetration, digital control, better hunter-killer capability, improved auxiliary power unit (APU), better communication equipment and navigation aid. The tank will have frontal explosive reactive armour (ERA) to protect against incoming missiles, said Col SD Goswami, defence spokesperson. Jai Hind! Beware Enemy! Upgraded Arjun Tank Undergoes Final Trials The upgraded version of main battle tank Arjun is undergoing final testing in Pokhranfield firing range. The tank, Arjun Mark-II, is being tested for different parameters. The first test will examine its missile firing ability while the second one will look into its automotive aspects. The Army and the DRDO are jointly conducting these trials for the past few days. The automotive trials will test the new suspension of the tank designed to handle up to 70 tonnes of weight. The engine will be from the same German parentage. The upgraded version has 89 improvements over its predecessor. These include long-range missile firing capabilities, panoramic sights with night vision, enhanced weapon penetration, digital control, better hunter-killer capability, improved auxiliary power unit (APU), better communication equipment and navigation aid. The tank will have frontal explosive reactive armour (ERA) to protect against incoming missiles, said Col SD Goswami, defence spokesperson. Jai Hind! Unlike · · Share · 1,38329113 · Yesterday at 4:35pm ·
Posted on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 11:53:49 +0000