The Indian Army focus on the indigenously developed ARJUN MK-1A main Battle Tank ,which is the upgraded version of Arjun MK-1 . The new Arjun comes with a 72 new improvements where 14 are major upgrades. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) concluded negotion with Ordinance Factory Board (OFB) for 118 units of Arjun MK-1A for Indian Army.
Under the fire power improvement 4 major upgrades have been done . Automatic Target Tracking (ATT) with improve Gunner's Main Sight (GMS) has been modified ,that helps the crew to track a fast moving target automatically and accurately. The Panoramic Sight of the Commander has been improved to Thermal Imager that can able to surveillance both in day and night through eye-safe Laser Range Finder with an advanced Hunter Killer Capacity.
Variable ammunition were incorporated to enhance the death of the enemy tank in the battle field. On the other hand conventional Fin Stabilised Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (FSAPDS) and High Explosive Squash Head(HESH) ammunition , Thermo Baric (TB) and Penetration Cum Blast (PCB) ammunition have been improved And a Remote Controlled Weapon Station That provides the capability to the loader of engaging ground targets and aerial targets from the protective envelop of the tank Armour.
The Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) panels are provided for effective protection against the Armour Piercing rounds ,anti-tank grenades and missiles . Those panes have been mounted on the front arc of the hull and turret.
Arjun MK-1A also protected against chemical attacks. A special type of chemical sensor is equipped to detect the harm full toxic chemicals in the atmosphere .
On the other hand Laser Warning and Counter Measure System that protects the crew by creating smoke around the Tank against the enemy Tanks Thermal and Laser detection system.
The Engine of the Arjun MK-1A also being upgraded 1400 HP to 1500 HP and the Tanks weight is uniformly distributed that makes it more mobile. The manual transmission is upgraded to Automatic Transmission Syatem. An Advanced Land Navigation Syastem is also be equipped, that helps the Tank to understand where needs to go in the absence of any signage in the war theatre. And An uncooled Night Vision camera for driver has been provided for the better controling the tank in night.
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