Make In India: 5 Facts About DRDO's New 155 mm x 52 Caliber Advanced Towed Artillery Gun For Indian

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Dhanush 155mm Artillery Gun: A “Make in India” Marvel

With DRDO test-firing its fully indigenous 155 mm x 52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), the Indian Army is all set to get the much needed weapon for user trials by early 2017.

The successful test is also a shot in the arm for Modi government’s ‘Make in India’ drive for the defence sector. The test-firing took place during technical trials conducted recently at the Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE) in Balasore.

The project is part of the artillery modernisation program of the Indian Army. We take a look at 5 key facts about the new towed artillery gun:

1) With a firing range of 40 kms, the gun boasts of advanced features such as quick deployability, auxiliary power mode, high mobility, advanced communication system, automatic command and control system with night firing capability in direct fire mode.
2) ATAGS comprises of a breech mechanism, barrel, muzzle brake and recoil mechanism to fire 155 mm calibre ammunition. It has longer range, accuracy and precision and provides greater fire power, claims DRDO.

In pic: DRDO’s Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System test-fired successfully

3) The system is configured with an all electric drive. The idea is the manufacture the gun in a way that it is maintenance free and offers reliable operation over a longer period of time.

4) DRDO’s nodal laboratory Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune takes the credit for the design & development of ATAGS, along with other DRDO laboratories.

5) DRDO aims to develop the artillery gun system with participation of private industry. Establishing indigenous critical defence manufacturing technologies, is one of the key focus areas of the project.

DRDO hopes to do this with the participation of Ordnance Factories, DPSUs and private industries including Bharat Forge, Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division and Mahindra Defence Naval System.

Dhanush for Indian Army

Meanwhile, reports suggest that the Defence Ministry has approved bulk production of 18 Dhanush artillery guns. Dhanush, which has been developed by the Ordnance Factory Board, is a 155mm x 45 caliber howitzer. It has a range of 38 kms.

http://www.financialexpress.com/ind...anced-towed-artillery-gun-indian-army/317093/

 

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Dhanush 155mm Artillery Gun: A “Make in India” Marvel

With DRDO test-firing its fully indigenous 155 mm x 52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), the Indian Army is all set to get the much needed weapon for user trials by early 2017.

The successful test is also a shot in the arm for Modi government’s ‘Make in India’ drive for the defence sector. The test-firing took place during technical trials conducted recently at the Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE) in Balasore.

The project is part of the artillery modernisation program of the Indian Army. We take a look at 5 key facts about the new towed artillery gun:

1) With a firing range of 40 kms, the gun boasts of advanced features such as quick deployability, auxiliary power mode, high mobility, advanced communication system, automatic command and control system with night firing capability in direct fire mode.
2) ATAGS comprises of a breech mechanism, barrel, muzzle brake and recoil mechanism to fire 155 mm calibre ammunition. It has longer range, accuracy and precision and provides greater fire power, claims DRDO.

In pic: DRDO’s Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System test-fired successfully

3) The system is configured with an all electric drive. The idea is the manufacture the gun in a way that it is maintenance free and offers reliable operation over a longer period of time.

4) DRDO’s nodal laboratory Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune takes the credit for the design & development of ATAGS, along with other DRDO laboratories.

5) DRDO aims to develop the artillery gun system with participation of private industry. Establishing indigenous critical defence manufacturing technologies, is one of the key focus areas of the project.

DRDO hopes to do this with the participation of Ordnance Factories, DPSUs and private industries including Bharat Forge, Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division and Mahindra Defence Naval System.

Dhanush for Indian Army

Meanwhile, reports suggest that the Defence Ministry has approved bulk production of 18 Dhanush artillery guns. Dhanush, which has been developed by the Ordnance Factory Board, is a 155mm x 45 caliber howitzer. It has a range of 38 kms.

http://www.financialexpress.com/ind...anced-towed-artillery-gun-indian-army/317093/

Mere a 2km range increase for 52 over 45 caliber guns. Does the development cost justifying this mediocre advantage over dhanush 45 cal .

 

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Mere a 2km range increase for 52 over 45 caliber guns. Does the development cost justifying this mediocre advantage over dhanush 45 cal .

And that's with normal shells .... Range can be increased with different Shells... Maximum Range of Danush is 38 .Normal effective range of ATAG is 38-40 km .... And it packs more firepower with each shells ... Advantages are more than just 2km increase

 

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it is better than the bofors in terms of range, mobility and ballistic computing systems