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07/07/24 10:21 AM IST

DRDO unveils indigenous light tank Zorawar

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  • The prototype of the country’s indigenous light tank Zorawar is ready and will soon be subjected to extensive trials.
About Zorawar
  •  It was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) along with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) as the lead integrator.
  • The tank is currently powered by a Cummins engine and DRDO has taken up a project to develop a new engine domestically, officials said.
  • It has been developed from the drawing board within shortest possible time and capable of operation in the most challenging environment on the earth, i.e. extreme weather and extreme height with minimal logistic support in high altitude area along the northern border of India.
  • First prototype is ready after factory acceptance. Shortly, it will be subjected to internal trials in the field area and thereafter handed over to the users for trials.
  • As part of developmental trials, over the next six months, the tank will be tested in various conditions including summer, winter and high altitude.
  • DRDO has taken up a project to develop a new power pack for the light tank as a new 1400 HP engine is also under development for the Arjun Mk1A main battle tank.
  • DRDO and L&T teamed up to develop a light tank indigenously along with many Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises who have been roped in for various sub-system development to encourage Indigenous development of Defence weapon platform through industry.
  • Light weight, weighing maximum 25 tonnes, is a key requirement of the light tank which ensures it can be transported by air.
  • Officials said the tank will be able to fire at high angles of elevation and perform the role of limited artillery and is an agile weapon platform thus providing enhanced tactical and operational mobility.
  • It is a versatile platform built in a modular fashion to accommodate upgrades in future.
Source- The Hindu

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