Arjun Mk-1A

Arjun Mk-1A is India’s indigenous Main Battle Tank (MBT), designed and developed by DRDO’s Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE).

Features of Arjun Mk-1A

Design and Weight

  • Weight: 68 tons, heavier than the T-90S (46 tons), but with enhanced mobility.
  • Dimensions: 10.6 meters long, 3.9 meters wide, 2.3 meters high.

Engine and Mobility

  • Engine: MTU 838 Ka-501 diesel engine (1,400 hp, German origin), power-to-weight ratio of 20.6 hp/ton.
  • Speed: 58 km/h (on-road), 40 km/h (off-road).
  • Range: 450 km.

Armament

  • Main Gun: 120 mm rifled gun, 52 caliber, capable of firing APFSDS, HESH, and HEAT rounds.
  • Missile: LAHAT ATGM (laser-guided, 8 km range, ....
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