Generation 2.0: Arjun Mk-2

[CONNAN]

Generation 2.0: Arjun Mk-2 idrw.org



BY: IDRW NEWS NETWORK

Path for the development of the Second generation of Arjun Mk-2 has been cleared recently by the Ministry of Defence and funding allocated , while the Army has ordered more 124 Arjun Mk-1 to keep the production line in Avadi busy till the Arjun Mk-2 will start rolling out from 2013-14 onwards . DRDO rather than starting all over again the Arjun MK-2 will have the same design of Arjun MK-1, but major changes are planned for the new generation variant of Arjun Tank to keep up with the new technological changes which are been incorporated in the MBT’s world over .

Arjun MK-2 will have Battle Field Management System (BFMS) which will enable the tank to get feed from UAV‘s and Helicopters, which then enable the Arjun mk-2 tank crew much aware of their surroundings and better understanding of the battle zone, this will lead to improvement in coordinating with other Friendly tanks in the zone and also avoid Friendly kills, it will also give information regarding enemy tank movement along with their troops and help navigate terrain in the battle zone.

Self-diagnostic system (SDS) will also be added to Arjun Mk-2 which is like a health monitoring system. it will not only tell the tank crew if it is having any problem but also point out the trouble area , it is also important when Tank has taken multiple hits from different position and from different ammunition after a self-diagnose Tank crew will know exact damage inflicted on the Tank .

Arjun Mk-2 will get a new efficient 1500bhp engine which has been in development by DRDO in India its self, they are reports that a Indian Private industry is also working with DRDO on the engine development, currently Arjun MK-1 is powered by German supplied 1400bhp engine which is quite old in design and technical parameters but still a powerful and respected engine in the world.

NERA (non-explosive reactive armor) will be added to Arjun Mk-2 this will give the tank additional protection against anti-tank munitions, unlike ERA, NERA will enable tank to take multiple hits anti-tank munitions, but also increase the weight of Arjun MK-2 to 60 tons from its current weight (Arjun MK-1) of 58 tons.

It is much likely that Arjun Mk-2 will also spot Air-conditioning system for the crew, which will be powered from an APU which will draw its power from the Main engine of the Tank; this will enable the tank crew to operate in higher temperature of desert heat without any discomfort to the tank crew, Arjun MK-1 already has hardened electronics that function perfectly even in the Rajasthan summer without requiring any Air-conditioning system.

More changes will take place in Arjun Mk-2, above mentioned are mostly likely changes which will take place in the new variant.

 

[IndianArmy]

I heard DRDO is also working on Active protection system for the next Gen tank

 

[Bagee]

what about the kanchan Armour man.............

 

[CONNAN]

what about the kanchan Armour man.............

kanchan amour isz already added to mark 1 so they are adding NERA amours as an extra add on to mark 2 the total weight comming to 60 tons

 

[Kinetic]

Couple of errors. Arjun already have a BMS. But the mk-2 will have an updated one with new features. As far as I remember Arjun also has air conditioning. It doesn't mention Defensive Aids System DAS) that include IR jammer, advanced laser warning and countermeasure systems (ALWCS) and mobile camouflage system (MCS). MCS is already used in Arjun. The whole DAS should have been tested on Arjun by 2009.

 

[Kompromat]

Apart from the weight everything seems good , good luck with this one.

Any details about , Guns , Range , Fuel capacity and speed ??

 

[CONNAN]

Apart from the weight everything seems good , good luck with this one.

Any details about , Guns , Range , Fuel capacity and speed ??

same as mark 1 but engine isz 1500hp developed by DRDO

 

[Kompromat]

I heard DRDO is also working on Active protection system for the next Gen tank

That would be really good for the Tank i suppose , do you have any Details about what kind of APS is it ?

 

[Kompromat]

same as mark 1

The Current Engine is 1400HP and the Upgraded Engine as proposed of 1500HP would not effect the speed as the weight is been increased.

Is it a new design ?

 

[IndianArmy]

That would be really good for the Tank i suppose , do you have any Details about what kind of APS is it ?

The Active protection system should have the following main components.

Multi role radar to continuously scan the entire protected sector.

A highly directional, super quick action defensive ammunition to engage and destroy the attacking missiles and grenade;

Control equipment built around a dedicated computer for automatic control of the operation of the radar and system as whole, as well as for monitoring the service ability of the system and its components.

The commanders control panel, the command conversion unit for the engagement sequence, Mounts for ammunition arranged all round the tanks turret to ensure perimeter protection.

The critical technologies involved that requires research are:

· Miniaturized MMW radar

· Sensor Fusion

· Quick Reaction Kill

 

[CONNAN]

The Current Engine is 1400HP and the Upgraded Engine as proposed of 1500HP would not effect the speed as the weight is been increased.

Is it a new design ?

Not a new design but a modified version of existing design adding NERA (non explosive reactive amour to the turrent and sides as an addon amour to existing kanchan amour

 

[IndianArmy]

The Current Engine is 1400HP and the Upgraded Engine as proposed of 1500HP would not effect the speed as the weight is been increased.

Is it a new design ?

Yes DRDO is developing a new 1500 HP engine which would replace the old one....

 

[Canaan]

looks mean
what is the price going to end up on?

 

[flaming arrow]

That would be really good for the Tank i suppose , do you have any Details about what kind of APS is it ?

BB buddy Arjun mki is already a very good and a potent platform validation comes from its comparitive trials against the T-90,its a prudent shock fr the russian arms lobby in our country.if there had been even one parametre where T-90 would have scored over Arjun indian media,and the lobby would have had it like vultures but that dint happen...


now Arjun mk2 will incorporate a possible turret design change( wht i have learned... it now depends how quickly DRDO can make those changes tech and engine is almost ready and indian company was employed fr it)
The BMS will be a cut above the rest as it will be integrated to assimilate feeds coming from UAV'S and heptors,an independent paranomic sight for commander will come for sure..
The Arjun mk1 does nt employ a AC,buy Arjun Mk-2 will spot Air-conditioning system for the crew, which will be powered from an APU which will draw its power from the Main engine of the Tank

 

[CONNAN]

looks mean
what is the price going to end up on?

i think if mass produced it will be 5 to 7 million dollars a peice without spares in export market