I would like to point out that the Russian tank is their FMBT, which will be seen in service (if at all) starting not before 2020. They can not go for T 90 right now even if they want, since they first have to rationalize their current tank fleet and bring it down to the levels they can operate in the money they have.Aditya_V wrote:So Russians have given up on the T-90, and we are ordering less Arjun which did better in the face off with the T-90 last year. The T-90 might be a good Tank, but I feel Arjun should be better and needs orders of at least 500, the pro import lobby in Delhi notwithstanding.
Even then it is not clear whether and when and what will be their FMBT, there have been no shortages of prototypes, plans and projections over last 10 years, none of which have really materialized. Therefore, the above news is to be taken in context that it may yet be nothing but a false alarm.
In contrast, in India T 90 fits the front line in 2000-2020 time frame (during this time T 72s are second line) and Arjun Mk I/II/II will see the 2010-20xx time frames.