Arjun Mk1A: The Mk1A (previously designated as MK2) is a new variant of Arjun tank designed to enhance firepower, mobility and survivability. It has a completely redesigned turret protected with improved Kanchan armour and ERA.

1 day ago · We learnt that while the Arjun Mk-2 is substantially improved and more capable than the Arjun Mk-1; it is too heavy, limiting areas where it can be deployed by the Army. And that renders it unsuitable for the army’s operational requirements for a Main Battle Tank (MBT).

Aug 10, 2012 · The Arjun Mk-1 with a total of 89 improvements decided upon with the Army, is called the Arjun Mk-2. These 89 improvements have been made not only keeping in mind the concerns and issues faced on the Arjun Mk-1 tank but also to …

Off-road, the Arjun MBT can move at a maximum speed of 40 km/h (25 mph). With a fuel capacity of 1,610 litres (350 imp gal / 430 US gal), Arjun Mk.1 has a maximum operational range of 450 km (280 mi), while the Arjun Mk.2 can operate for maximum 400 km (250 mi).

Apr 6, 2024 · The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially confirmed the development of the Arjun MkII, the next iteration of India’s indigenously developed main battle tank (MBT). This announcement comes after the successful order of the Arjun Mk1A variant by the Indian Army.

Either called the "Arjun MK2" for marketing purposes, the Next Generation Main Battle Tank (NGMBT), also sometimes called Future MBT (FMBT) is a new main battle tank developed by DRDO, considerably lighter than current Arjun variants and …

Dec 2, 2017 · India’s homegrown Arjun Mk-2 tanks may finally get missile firing capability next year. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be ready with a new indigenous missile that can be fired from the tank, a top …

Oct 28, 2020 · The Arjun MkII variant is a light-weight futuristic main battle tank (FMBT) with electro-optical sensors and high-power lasers. It is being developed by DRDO with a total of 93 upgrades, as per the requirements of the army.

Arjun Mk.2 gets a new efficient 1500bhp engine which had been in development in India by DRDO, and there are reports that Indian private industry is also working with DRDO on the engine...

Jan 28, 2024 · However, the focus has already shifted to the next frontier: the Arjun Mk-II, a lighter and more agile variant designed with the evolving battlefield realities in mind. The 118 Arjun Mk-1A tanks, ordered in 2020, represent a substantial upgrade over the Mk-1 variant.