CHENNAI: The major fighter tank for Indian Army is now undergoing a renovation and the army is closely watching its changes as the CVRDE or the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment is scheduling its second test in another three months time, reported DRDO.
The tank will undergo a total of 56 changes from its predecessor and the initial tests on the tank has been quite satisfactory. "We have incorporated 56 of the total 89 improvements recommended in Arjun Mark II after the last test in Pokhran in Rajasthan. We are hopeful of the next test which is scheduled in December this year or January next year," they said.
The testing will also include the firing of Lahat Missile, which has a range of six kilometers.
Some of the major improvements include changes in the commander's panoramic sight with eye safe LRF, night vision, driver's uncooled thermal image, digital control harness, new final drive for increased weight, new track and sprocket.
"Once Arjun Mark II comes out successfully through the integrated testing in June next year, the production of the latest version of Arjun tanks will start in Heavy Vehicles Factory," the sources added.
Indian Army has ordered 142 MBT Arjun Mark-II which would be ready for commissioning within a couple of years.
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