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Zorawar Light Battle Tank
Context:
Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) introduced the Zorawar light battle tank as a strategic measure to counter Chinese military presence in high-altitude regions.
Zorawar Light Battle Tank
- Weight: 25 tonnes
- Development: Indigenously developed by DRDO and Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
- Deployment Area: India-China border
Design and Capabilities:
- Terrain Navigation: It is capable of navigating steep mountains. It can handle a 20-degree incline with ease and is engineered for inclines exceeding 30 degrees.
- Amphibious Capabilities: Efficient at crossing rivers and water bodies
- Transportability: Air-transportable
Key Features:
⇒ 105-mm rifled gun
⇒ Multi-Ranging Sensor (MRS)
⇒ BEL Remote Weapon Station (RWS)
⇒ Safran Paseo optics
⇒ Two Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs)
⇒ Light Weight Rifle (LWR)
⇒ Active Protection System (APS)
⇒ Add-on modular armour blocks
⇒ Composite Rubber Tracks (CRT)
The Indian Army is expected to induct the Zorawar tank by 2027 after all trials are completed.