Screaming Skull
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As for the the other memeber who is claiming it is NOT a trial then why is it called a trial? and why are they comparing it to a T-90? You can't use the excuse that they are looking for "specific roles" because they have been looking at this tank for a few years now and they should know what it does.
Hi Keysersoze
This is a comparative trial with the T-90s. It is going to be a full scale simulated battle in real battlefield conditions where a regiment of about 40 tanks of each type will take on each other. Earlier the plan was to hold trials using a small number of tanks of both types during summers around May or June. But with the Army now insisting on fielding a regiment (40 tanks) of both the tanks against each other, it will take another three months before the trials begin because the men have to start training with the Arjuns. They are most likely to be held during the monsoons.
These trials are expected to put an end to all the speculations about the Arjun's capabilities vis-a-vis the IA's pet T-90 with a direct showdown between the two. If the Arjuns do perform well in this showdown then expect an enhanced order of at least 500 Arjuns from the IA.
Take a look at the Arjun sticky thread for more info.