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Top 5 Battle Tanks of Indian Army
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The Armored Backbone of the Indian Army 🪖
India’s armored regiments are the spearhead of its ground defense, ready to dominate in deserts, plains, and high-altitude battlefields.
Let’s explore the Top 5 Battle Tanks & Infantry Vehicles that define India’s armored power 👇
1️⃣ T-90S “Bhishma” – The Spear of Indian Armor
Origin: Russia (T-90), Customized & produced in India as “Bhishma.”
Entered service: 2001 onwards
Crew: 3
Armament: 125 mm smoothbore gun, anti-tank guided missiles, thermal sights.
Speed: ~60 km/h
Features: Night-fighting capability, explosive reactive armor, laser warning receivers.
Deployed heavily in Punjab, Rajasthan, and Ladakh sectors.
Nicknamed “Bhishma” — after the Mahabharata warrior, symbolizing power and duty.
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2️⃣ Arjun Mk1A – The Indigenous Powerhouse 🇮🇳
Developed by DRDO, an upgraded version of Arjun Mk1.
Entered service: 2021 onwards
Crew: 4
Armament: 120 mm rifled gun, 12.7 mm AA gun, advanced fire control.
Features: Automatic target tracking, improved armor (Kanchan composite), and enhanced mobility.
Weight: ~68 tons — a true heavy battle tank made for power and precision.
Represents India’s indigenous defense capability and technological progress.
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3️⃣ T-72 “Ajeya” – The Desert Veteran 🏜️
Origin: Soviet Union, in Indian service since 1980s.
Crew: 3
Armament: 125 mm smoothbore gun, 7.62 mm coaxial MG.
Speed: ~60 km/h
Upgraded to Ajeya Mk1 and Mk2 with modern systems.
Backbone of Indian armored corps for decades — reliable, rugged, and proven in combat.
Extensively used in Operation Vijay & Operation Parakram.
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4️⃣ Zorawar – The Light Tank for the Himalayas 🏔️
Jointly developed by DRDO & Larsen & Toubro, first prototype unveiled 2023.
Weight: ~25 tons
Armament: 105 mm gun, missile launch capability.
Named after General Zorawar Singh, the “Lion of Ladakh.”
Designed specifically for high-altitude warfare — agile, light, and lethal.
India’s answer to China’s Type-15 tanks on the LAC.
Symbolizes the next generation of mobility-focused defense.
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5️⃣ BMP-2 “Sarath” – Infantry’s Iron Chariot 🚙
Origin: Soviet BMP-2, produced in India as “Sarath.”
Role: Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), not a main battle tank but key to armored operations.
Crew: 3 + 7 infantry soldiers
Armament: 30 mm cannon, AT-4 Spigot missile launcher.
Amphibious capability — can cross rivers and lakes.
Provides firepower, mobility, and protection to infantry units in the battlefield.
A symbol of combined arms warfare in the Indian Army.
🛡️ Essence of Indian Armor
From the indigenous Arjun to the fearless Bhishma, and the mountain-born Zorawar, India’s armored corps stands ready —
guarding deserts, mountains, and borders with steel, strategy, and spirit.
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Top 5 Indian Army Tanks
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History of Indian armored warfare
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Modernization of Indian Army (2020s)
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