Zorawar Tank: As to when LAC deployment will occur?
Earlier the indian army was to meet by the end of 2023
Technical trials of the prototype of the Zorawar light tank are underway. Earlier it was to be handed over to the indian army by the end of 2023 for user trials, but a move by the Chinese army changed the plan. In fact, the Chinese army has deployed its Type-15 Black Panther light tank on the LAC. This tank weighing about 33 tonnes can be airlifted and taken anywhere. After this deployment, China's capability has increased there. In response, india has also deployed some units of its Russian-made T-72 and T-90 tanks on the LAC, but they are very heavy with a weight of about 45 to 70 tonnes. Due to this, they cannot be operated easily on the inaccessible heights of the Himalayas.
For this reason, the program to develop the Zorawar tank has been 'fast-tracked' to strengthen the indian Army. It is believed that the Zorawar light tank will prove to be better than a medium battle tank. Along with this, it will provide all the options to the indian army for contingency needs in the High Altitude Battlefield.
What is the speciality of the Zorawar tank?
This tank has been named after General Zorawar Singh Kahluria of the Sikh army during the war with china in the year 1841.
This tank will weigh about 25 tonnes and will have a 750 horsepower engine, which will have many features.
According to the model of this tank presented at the Defense Expo, its strong armour will be safe from all types of missile attacks.
It will have artificial intelligence, drone integration, an active protection system, and a high degree of situational awareness technology.
This tank will be equipped with the ability to fire missiles. Along with this, it will also have a missile to track and drop drones.
