Its just overhauled tanks. Mk3 comes from latest order for new tanks.![]()
Indian Army’s First Upgraded T-90 Bhishma Mk-3 Tank Enters Service
Indian Army’s First Upgraded T-90 Bhishma Mk-3 Tank Enters Servicearmyrecognition.com
Its just overhauled tanks. Mk3 comes from latest order for new tanks.![]()
Indian Army’s First Upgraded T-90 Bhishma Mk-3 Tank Enters Service
Indian Army’s First Upgraded T-90 Bhishma Mk-3 Tank Enters Servicearmyrecognition.com
2A46 gun from T-72M1 CIA:
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T-72M1 CIA turrets without ERA bricks:
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T-72M1 CIA stripped turret cleaned:
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T-90S hull:
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50 $ FPV drone for the winRs 1,561 crore contract inked with Heavy Vehicles Factory, AVNL for 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks for Indian Army
Posted On: 21 JAN 2025 5:32PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Heavy Vehicles Factory, a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, for the procurement of 47 Tank-72 Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) for the Indian Army at a total cost of Rs 1,560.52 crore. The contract was inked by the senior officials of MoD and HVF/AVNL in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on January 21, 2025.
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The BLT is a critical equipment which is employed to launch bridges during offensive/defensive operations by Mechanised Forces. It provides integral bridging capability to the Tank and Armoured Vehicle fleet enhancing the battlefield mobility and offensive capability. The present case being a Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) will give impetus to the Make-in-India initiative in defence. This project will also play a pivotal role in boosting the overall economy and increasing employment avenues in the country.
Ministry of Defence signs $ 248 million Deal for procurement of engines for T-72 Tanks for Indian Army
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The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with. Rosoboronexport (RoE), Russian Federation worth $ 248 million for procurement of 1000 HP Engines for T-72 Tanks in fully formed, completely knocked down and semi knocked down conditions.
The deal also includes Transfer of Technology (ToT) from M/s RoE to M/s Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (Heavy Vehicle Factory), Avadi, Chennai, for integration and subsequent licensed production of engines under ToT to boost the "Make in India' initiative in Defence Sector.
T-72 is the mainstay of tank fleet of the Indian Army which is at present fitted with 780 HP Engine. Equipping the existing fleet of T-72 Tanks with 1000 HP Engine will enhance the battle field mobility and offensive capability of Indian Army.
1. We don't have any indigenous 1000 hp engine.1. Why not use the desi 1000hp uprated engine?
2. Why not use the V92 used in T90 which we manufacture?
If anything, we needed to import a better transmission system for T72s.
1. It might not be actually desi but an uprate of v46-6. Russians might have raised IP issues or undercut on price.1. Why not use the desi 1000hp uprated engine?
2. Why not use the V92 used in T90 which we manufacture?
If anything, we needed to import a better transmission system for T72s.
Regarding the size, T72B3 uses the V92.1. It might not be actually desi but an uprate of v46-6. Russians might have raised IP issues or undercut on price.
2. Is that even possible. Maybe the dimensions are different.