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^^^ it was me but its as close to a traditional digital camo as one can get
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Ah good. However, the Indian Army will continue to buy a couple of hundred T90S more , even though it cannot fire the upto date ammunition. ..Another rumor: the Army refused to buy the non-upgraded T-90A after 2011, so hopefully the new autoloader will enter serial production.
However, since the folks in this thread have decided that it "can" (uh. well, sure theoretically yes, if you throw out the turrent and gun and autoloader and put another one in place) and so it "must" and therefore we should go for a "120/125mm smoothbore on the Arjun" for "commonality" . I am gob smacked by the "alice in wonderland dumbness" of that argument and still reeling from trying to connect the dots here between "commonality" and "autoloader" and T-90S and T72 and the new mythical beast T-90X that will fire a "long rod".Sounds like a smoke and mirror show.
The Indian Army has a tank right now that can fire the "long rod" and do a lot more. Induct that in numbers. Simple.
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Vina the T-90 Bishma can fire the 125 mm Mk2 rounds from DRDO and thats sufficient to take out what we would face, I do not think long rod is such a death wish for the IA unless they think they would face Abrams some day.
If IA desperately needs the long rod they can produce the T-90M or opt for Burlak or well Arjun
If IA desperately needs the long rod they can produce the T-90M or opt for Burlak or well Arjun
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Vina, if I were you, I would be a little circumspect in building a whole story around a simple post which begins with
>>> No reliable information due to the secrecy of the issue. Only contradicting rumors
Just a suggestion.
>>> No reliable information due to the secrecy of the issue. Only contradicting rumors
Just a suggestion.
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,Vina the T-90 Bishma can fire the 125 mm Mk2 rounds from DRDO and thats sufficient to take out what we would face
We do not know
The locally produced ammo was not hitting targets because the Ballistic computer was not calibrated for that and the Russians have been at best relecutant to help.
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http://kbptula.ru/eng/multi/hermesk.htm
http://kbptula.ru/eng/multi/hermes.htm
http://kbptula.ru/eng/multi/hermesa.htm
nice missile top speed mach 3.5 max. range upto 100km for land to land version.
nice pic of the t-90 digi camo, looks cool
http://kbptula.ru/eng/multi/hermes.htm
http://kbptula.ru/eng/multi/hermesa.htm
nice missile top speed mach 3.5 max. range upto 100km for land to land version.
nice pic of the t-90 digi camo, looks cool
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@interesting grabs above.
We wanted to compete with Leopard's transmission in the first transmission we ever tried our hand at?
I applaud the vision and can do attitude, and I despair at the project planning.
We wanted to compete with Leopard's transmission in the first transmission we ever tried our hand at?
I applaud the vision and can do attitude, and I despair at the project planning.
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The issue with Hermes is while it tries to solve some limitations of existing ATGM by introducing supersonic missile ~ M 3 , F&F capability with various guidance options.Brahmananda wrote:nice missile top speed mach 3.5 max. range upto 100km for land to land version
The problem it introduces is that its existing calliber of booster and sustainer is too large to be accommodated with existing caliber MG which is 120 and 125 mm.
While the idea of have a large booster and sustainer is understandable of achieving longer range and standoff as possible , it clearly needs a modification of calliber to atleast 125 mm for sustainer and booster which will probably reduce its range to under 10 km but will solve the issue of time to target ( ~ 4 sec at max range ) and do away with lasing for guidance.
I am fairly certain we will see a supersonic ATGM with F&F while MMW RF will be a part of future tanks.
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some news item when I googled on Arjun.
http://www.sakaaltimes.com/SakaalTimesB ... 252160.htm
Director, HEMRL, Dr. A Subhananda Rao, who presided over the function, highlighted the significant achievements made by India in the fields of nuclear and defence technologies.
He also narrated the recent successes of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) like induction of Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) in Army, successful test firings of BrahMos missile and launching of India’s indigenously built Nuclear Powered Submarine INS Arihant in the sea.
http://www.sakaaltimes.com/SakaalTimesB ... 252160.htm
Director, HEMRL, Dr. A Subhananda Rao, who presided over the function, highlighted the significant achievements made by India in the fields of nuclear and defence technologies.
He also narrated the recent successes of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) like induction of Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) in Army, successful test firings of BrahMos missile and launching of India’s indigenously built Nuclear Powered Submarine INS Arihant in the sea.
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we should position 4 brigades of armour in north sikkim and 8 in ladakh on all axes where entry is feasible in the high tibetan plateau.
this will also promote peace and stability on the Indo-Pak border and give usa more of a stick to beat the pakis with wrt foot dragging.
operating armour divs and fighter wings in the bitter cold on a sustained offensive is something we have NEVER done. to some extent Russian army did in afghanistan and they have decades of expertise in extreme cold weather operations of siberia and central asia.
what we need is try things and learn what works and what doesnt and needs changes. these must be done in peacetime , so that we dont suffer a sound thrashing and learn the lessons later.
giant stockpiles of materials in secure caves will need building up as war wastage reserve given the logistical bottlenecks.
this will also promote peace and stability on the Indo-Pak border and give usa more of a stick to beat the pakis with wrt foot dragging.
operating armour divs and fighter wings in the bitter cold on a sustained offensive is something we have NEVER done. to some extent Russian army did in afghanistan and they have decades of expertise in extreme cold weather operations of siberia and central asia.
what we need is try things and learn what works and what doesnt and needs changes. these must be done in peacetime , so that we dont suffer a sound thrashing and learn the lessons later.
giant stockpiles of materials in secure caves will need building up as war wastage reserve given the logistical bottlenecks.
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Only contradicting rumors. In general, the long rod APFSDS are developed, but needed an autoloader upgrade, while the last batches of T-90A are still without.
As you said information is hard to find. Latest I heard was that several rounds were being developed, some fitted autoloader and others did not. T-90A should have modified autoloader according to what I read. There was also talk about new round (Mango-2) introduced recently into service.
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Net-Net, the 120mm rifled gun in the Arjun fires a far better and effective APFSDS than the 125mm smooth bore on the T90. That blows a massive hole in your theory of T-90 smooth bore and "hence" "automatically" ,"better" APFSDS than the Arjun , doesn't it, eh laddies ? And APFSDS is the ONLY area where a smoothbore will hve theoretical advantage.Vina the T-90 Bishma can fire the 125 mm Mk2 rounds from DRDO and thats sufficient to take out what we would face
Problem is that you guys forgot to read all the fine print about autoloader , 2 piece ammo, FCS and all the rest of it. Of course, of course, we will be enlightened with how, the "Gun" "Ammo", "Autoloader" and "FCS" are all different pieces.. but again will miss the elephant in the room that when you integrate those pieces, it becomes a "system" and at a system level it barely cuts the mustard today and without massive changes, wont do so at all tomorrow!.
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I agree with you Vina. I've been trying to make the same point for a while. The firing system overall on the Arjun has demonstrated its superiority in the recent trials. Moreover, this was developed in house so I feel like it has greater upgrade potential. I honestly don't understand where the debate is going anymore b/c the arjun overall is a qualitatively better tank than the T-90 and should therefore form the backbone of our armor. The T-90 meanwhile should be upgraded with Arjun tech, and should eventually be phased out for the most part by Arjun MKI and II's.vina wrote:Net-Net, the 120mm rifled gun in the Arjun fires a far better and effective APFSDS than the 125mm smooth bore on the T90. That blows a massive hole in your theory of T-90 smooth bore and "hence" "automatically" ,"better" APFSDS than the Arjun , doesn't it, eh laddies ? And APFSDS is the ONLY area where a smoothbore will hve theoretical advantage.Vina the T-90 Bishma can fire the 125 mm Mk2 rounds from DRDO and thats sufficient to take out what we would face
Problem is that you guys forgot to read all the fine print about autoloader , 2 piece ammo, FCS and all the rest of it. Of course, of course, we will be enlightened with how, the "Gun" "Ammo", "Autoloader" and "FCS" are all different pieces.. but again will miss the elephant in the room that when you integrate those pieces, it becomes a "system" and at a system level it barely cuts the mustard today and without massive changes, wont do so at all tomorrow!.
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Vina, since you insist on repeating points shown to be incorrect, allow me once more
1) Smooth bore vs Rifled is a discussion for A Indian gun for Arjun vs B Indian gun for Arjun
2) This simple fact may cause you terrible pain, but the entire world including the Uber tank makes, Germans have seen that for tanks a smooth bore is better for APFSDS and HEAT and missiles. Sorry thats how it is, thats not theory, the fact that 9000 Abhrams + 1000 Leos + 10000 Ts are all smooth bore is not because some read in a book that it is theoretically advantageous.
3) No open source info exists that just the Canon+ammunition on Arjun is *better* than one on T 90.
4) Let me also remind you a simple thing, FCS+autoloader+Gun+ammo ARE different components. Fine there will be system integration effort, but hey tomorrow Arjun May anyway have a different FCS, then wont there be changes?
5) Guns can be changed on tanks and are case in point being Chally and Abhrams (and leopards even)
Such changes are part of continuing evolution of systems and are not by any stretch of imagination, a revolutionary concept.
1) Smooth bore vs Rifled is a discussion for A Indian gun for Arjun vs B Indian gun for Arjun
2) This simple fact may cause you terrible pain, but the entire world including the Uber tank makes, Germans have seen that for tanks a smooth bore is better for APFSDS and HEAT and missiles. Sorry thats how it is, thats not theory, the fact that 9000 Abhrams + 1000 Leos + 10000 Ts are all smooth bore is not because some read in a book that it is theoretically advantageous.
3) No open source info exists that just the Canon+ammunition on Arjun is *better* than one on T 90.
4) Let me also remind you a simple thing, FCS+autoloader+Gun+ammo ARE different components. Fine there will be system integration effort, but hey tomorrow Arjun May anyway have a different FCS, then wont there be changes?
5) Guns can be changed on tanks and are case in point being Chally and Abhrams (and leopards even)
Such changes are part of continuing evolution of systems and are not by any stretch of imagination, a revolutionary concept.
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Because it was never a T 90 vs Arjun discussion ever.RoyG wrote: I honestly don't understand where the debate is going anymore b/c the arjun overall is a qualitatively better tank than the T-90 and should therefore form the backbone of our armor. .
I fail to see why something so obvious is being missed.
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Sanku wrote:Because it was never a T 90 vs Arjun discussion ever.RoyG wrote: I honestly don't understand where the debate is going anymore b/c the arjun overall is a qualitatively better tank than the T-90 and should therefore form the backbone of our armor. .
I fail to see why something so obvious is being missed.
I think you are saying this because Arjun is obviously the better system and there is no more discussion required on that ....i agree with you on this.
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There was never any doubt that tank to tank Arjun would be a better machine, the specs made sure of that.Thomas_S wrote:I think you are saying this because Arjun is obviously the better system and there is no more discussion required on that ....i agree with you on this.
The only issue had been in translating the specs into reality, it took longer than we hoped for (for known and understood reasons)
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This does not mean that T 90 is not a good tank btw. It is a very good and a very potent tank especially in the Indian context.
T 90 does not have be bad mouthed to say Arjun is better. T 90 is very good, Arjun is even better.
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You said it Sanku . Kudos for bringing facts out consistently .......Hats off to youSanku wrote:This does not mean that T 90 is not a good tank btw. It is a very good and a very potent tank especially in the Indian context.
T 90 does not have be bad mouthed to say Arjun is better. T 90 is very good, Arjun is even better.
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Sanku wrote:There was never any doubt that tank to tank Arjun would be a better machine, the specs made sure of that.Thomas_S wrote:I think you are saying this because Arjun is obviously the better system and there is no more discussion required on that ....i agree with you on this.
The only issue had been in translating the specs into reality, it took longer than we hoped for (for known and understood reasons)
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This does not mean that T 90 is not a good tank btw. It is a very good and a very potent tank especially in the Indian context.
T 90 does not have be bad mouthed to say Arjun is better. T 90 is very good, Arjun is even better.
Well the 'better' one got 124 orders and the other one got 1600 orders.....what an irony.....
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Not at all, aren't you missing this very obvious part of the answer?Thomas_S wrote:Well the 'better' one got 124 orders and the other one got 1600 orders.....what an irony.....Sanku wrote:
There was never any doubt that tank to tank Arjun would be a better machine, the specs made sure of that.
The only issue had been in translating the specs into reality, it took longer than we hoped for (for known and understood reasons)
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This does not mean that T 90 is not a good tank btw. It is a very good and a very potent tank especially in the Indian context.
T 90 does not have be bad mouthed to say Arjun is better. T 90 is very good, Arjun is even better.
The specs have been realized only now, and as per chaiwalla reports, GoI (not IA) is discussing on the way ahead (note it has time to discuss because Avadi is still making the old order)The only issue had been in translating the specs into reality, it took longer than we hoped for (for known and understood reasons)
So it will happen. For sure.
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Thanks Austin, I really appreciate it.Austin wrote: You said it Sanku . Kudos for bringing facts out consistently .......Hats off to you
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Sorry to butt in in the middle....was there any accident 2-3 months ago inside the Arjun tank during the tests in Mahajan range, Rajasthan? heard that the round blew up inside the turret killing 2 tank crew....this chennai guy from army(co passenger in train) wasn't sure if it was the Gun's problem or the round's(he also wasn't sure if it was HESH or Armour Piercing one)...I couldn't believe him ...he ended up saying..tank is good but quality is lacking....
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Sir capability to fire Hesh round was a requirement of the end user. Can a smooth bore fire a hesh round? I think not.Sanku wrote:
2) This simple fact may cause you terrible pain, but the entire world including the Uber tank makes, Germans have seen that for tanks a smooth bore is better for APFSDS and HEAT and missiles. Sorry thats how it is, thats not theory, the fact that 9000 Abhrams + 1000 Leos + 10000 Ts are all smooth bore is not because some read in a book that it is theoretically advantageous.
So it does not matter even if there are one billion smooth bores out there. Those did not have this specific requirement which was valid in the indian context. So we went for a rifled gun which anyways is a better one than the current T-90's smooth bore.
Is this so difficult to understand?
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The Tag Team champions.....Sanku wrote:Thanks Austin, I really appreciate it.Austin wrote: You said it Sanku . Kudos for bringing facts out consistently .......Hats off to you
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Well at least we need not have to ask anyones help/permission to modify Arjuns FCS in future.Sanku wrote:
4) Let me also remind you a simple thing, FCS+autoloader+Gun+ammo ARE different components. Fine there will be system integration effort, but hey tomorrow Arjun May anyway have a different FCS, then wont there be changes?
The inability to fire indian manufactured ammo from T-90 was posted here before i think....they didnt share the FCS code.
How long did we had to go after them for the gun barrel technology....
Will any of the above problem have happend with arjun ?
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Oh you mean the specs has been realized in 2010 or was it in december 2009?
The specs have been realized only now, and as per chaiwalla reports, GoI (not IA) is discussing on the way ahead (note it has time to discuss because Avadi is still making the old order)
So it will happen. For sure.
Lets all keep discussing...at the same time keep importing the tin cans....
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So good, in fact, that the TI Conks off in high temprature environment and engine actually produces lesser than the "brochure" claims - heat or no heat.......and needs a modified auto-loader to fire a some what western comparable APFSDS from Russian stable...requires "enivormental control system" to allow it to use it's TI.......and it's engine siezed in the trials....Sanku wrote:
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This does not mean that T 90 is not a good tank btw. It is a very good and a very potent tank especially in the Indian context.
T 90 does not have be bad mouthed to say Arjun is better. T 90 is very good, Arjun is even better.
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patent BS, had it happened we would have heard it by now. the blowing up incidents that killed crew happened in the T-72 and that was at least a couple of years back.Venkarl wrote:Sorry to butt in in the middle....was there any accident 2-3 months ago inside the Arjun tank during the tests in Mahajan range, Rajasthan? heard that the round blew up inside the turret killing 2 tank crew....this chennai guy from army(co passenger in train) wasn't sure if it was the Gun's problem or the round's(he also wasn't sure if it was HESH or Armour Piercing one)...I couldn't believe him ...he ended up saying..tank is good but quality is lacking....
Venkat
the accident he refers to is this http://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewto ... 75#p853375
the said gent has badly mixed up his tanks.
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It would have been more deafening that Hiroshima and Nagasaki put together.Rahul M wrote:patent BS, had it happened we would have heard it by now.
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Frankly you guys should get a room.Sanku wrote:Thanks Austin, I really appreciate it.Austin wrote: You said it Sanku . Kudos for bringing facts out consistently .......Hats off to you
This public displays of affection is becoming embarrassing....
~Ashish.
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bro,Venkarl wrote:Sorry to butt in in the middle....was there any accident 2-3 months ago inside the Arjun tank during the tests in Mahajan range, Rajasthan? heard that the round blew up inside the turret killing 2 tank crew....this chennai guy from army(co passenger in train) wasn't sure if it was the Gun's problem or the round's(he also wasn't sure if it was HESH or Armour Piercing one)...I couldn't believe him ...he ended up saying..tank is good but quality is lacking....
Venkat
if that had happened with Arjun it would be in all the newspapers, magazines, tv news, blogs, forums...., and many respected people here would have raised that point for defending their favorite toy
Why don't they make new specs for tin cans?The specs have been realized only now, and as per chaiwalla reports, GoI (not IA) is discussing on the way ahead (note it has time to discuss because Avadi is still making the old order)
So it will happen. For sure.
avadi is still making old order too
i hope they don't make specs just to kill Arjun project once for all and forever.
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isnt it because T-72 was originally called Arjun and the name Ajeya being a later addition?
Is it possible that ground level folks in IA still think T-72 is the Arjun?
Is it possible that ground level folks in IA still think T-72 is the Arjun?
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Rahul and Sameer.....I couldn't believe what he said...when he said that..it hurt me bad and spoke to him in defense of Arjun...was curious if BRF was aware of it..I don't login much these days so thought I missed it...apologies to you Sirs.
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Sorry folks, broke up the "IA bad, T 90 bad rah rah rah...." and repeat party here did I? With facts and data?
Thomas_S dear; you are mixing up issues.
1) Arjun readiness, only in 2008-2009 time frame. Shown the readiness only now that too according to Chaiwalla reports. Official word awaited. The last order still not completed.
2) Gun ToT issue, it took one year, between 2007-2008, part of negotiations.
3) Sure we can change the FCS why not, and thats why we should keep changing things to ensure evolution, why not.
4) HESH vs disadvantages of Rifled gun trade off? -- Personally I think 100% of all modern tanks (Arjun are 50 of 20000 modern tanks) to me is a pretty clear indication of the trade off. Sure IA is different. But not THAT different. IA should seriously look at whether then need the HESH round w.r.t. Arjun.
Thomas_S dear; you are mixing up issues.
1) Arjun readiness, only in 2008-2009 time frame. Shown the readiness only now that too according to Chaiwalla reports. Official word awaited. The last order still not completed.
2) Gun ToT issue, it took one year, between 2007-2008, part of negotiations.
3) Sure we can change the FCS why not, and thats why we should keep changing things to ensure evolution, why not.
4) HESH vs disadvantages of Rifled gun trade off? -- Personally I think 100% of all modern tanks (Arjun are 50 of 20000 modern tanks) to me is a pretty clear indication of the trade off. Sure IA is different. But not THAT different. IA should seriously look at whether then need the HESH round w.r.t. Arjun.
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ARJUN MKII SANCTIONED
Finally, Govt Orders Full Revamp Of DRDO, Formally Sanctions Mark-II Versions Of MBT Arjun & Akash SAM
Finally, Govt Orders Full Revamp Of DRDO, Formally Sanctions Mark-II Versions Of MBT Arjun & Akash SAM
Significantly, the decisions also include continuation of Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) for design and development of combat aircraft, continuation of the Kaveri aero-engine programme, development of MBT Arjun Mk-II and Akash Mk-II by DRDO and selection of industry partners by DRDO through a transparent process by evolving a suitable mechanism.
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There are times when the lack of the lungi dance icon is sorely missed.Viv S wrote:ARJUN MKII SANCTIONED
Viv S, bless you, old egg!!
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All Izzz Well !!Viv S wrote:ARJUN MKII SANCTIONED
Finally, Govt Orders Full Revamp Of DRDO, Formally Sanctions Mark-II Versions Of MBT Arjun & Akash SAM
Significantly, the decisions also include continuation of Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) for design and development of combat aircraft, continuation of the Kaveri aero-engine programme, development of MBT Arjun Mk-II and Akash Mk-II by DRDO and selection of industry partners by DRDO through a transparent process by evolving a suitable mechanism.