the main problem posed by arjun is of logistics. The 60+ ton weight of arjun has entered a new dimension. Most of the IA logistical solutions dont support such
A heavy tank. IA is slowly and
Steadily introducing improved
logistical solution to help the
Transport of heavier tanks.
This...
arjun: its one of the best tanks in terms of crew comfort. The nitrogen aided pneumatic suspension tried in arjun enhances crew comfort,fire control and mobility. Also the choice to experiment a different type of
Gun-the rifled gun-also paid well. Rifled gun also allows
Arjun to fire HESH...
DRDO light tank: It is a shelved project. Drdo has made this tank based on sarath chasis incorporating a 105 mm gun. The tank had
succesfully passed all user trials but the tank wasn't inducted as IA decided that there wasn't any need for a
Light tank.
t-90 tanks were a wise decision in the sense that it allowed 'operational continuity' ie,operational crew and maintenance crew
of the t-72 could be shifted to
that of t-90s easily. In case of
a war,it could be heavily useful. T-90 is a tank with superb submersible qualities.
The crew...
the problems with the t-72 can be easily solved when it comes to an experienced tank crew. But in severe war scenarios it can be costly ie
If an existing crew is perished,then the replacement
Crew may face difficulty.
another problem of the t-72 is the uncommonality. Different pieces has different problems and behaviours. This is a reason for which
the upgrades are lagging.
T-72: the current work horse of the IA. Several problems are associated with it. The main being the glitch in gear box. In some pieces, the gear
gets blocked when shots are fired. Therefore in most cases
the commander shouts 'fire' twice -one for the driver to apply clutch and other for the...
T-55: its a beginner's nightmare. The crew comfort offered is minimum. The interior is so cramped that you can't even move your hand freely. But with an experienced crew,she is great.
She is highly responsive to the
driver. Logistics isn't a problem regarding her. But her submersive capability...
Surya is in primitive state only. But Some of my sources
say that the isro is giving some help regarding the propulsion and the unofficial
designing is speeding up!
If kalam sir was there,things
would have been more better.