Zorawar Light Tank
It is India’s indigenous light tank designed and developed for the Indian Army.
- Developed jointly by DRDO’s Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
Key Features
Design and Weight
- Weight: 25 tons, significantly lighter than the T-72 (50 tons) and T-90 (60 tons).
- Transportability: Easily airlifted (C-17 Globemaster), rail, or road transportable.
- Designed for operations in rivers and water bodies (e.g., Pangong Tso).
- Mobility: Can climb slopes over 30°, features Composite Rubber Tracks (CRT) for high maneuverability.
Weapons
- Main Gun: 105 mm Cockerill gun with 3105 turret (Belgian origin), equipped with autoloader.
- Other Weapons: 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, ....
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