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Jun 23 14 tweets 10 min read
All the Indian 125 mm FSAPDS/APFSDS rounds that I know of. This is a fairly limited account due to the lack of accessible documentation & reliable sources.

(1) "Steel Core" (1984–1993) — Appears to be a copy of the Soviet 3BM15. Same period coincides w/ 105, 120 Mk.1 & 125 Mk.1. Image
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(2) 125 Mk.1 / AMK340 / Soft Core (2A) — Developed during the same period as a concurrent alternative to the 3BM15 copy. It featured a WHA 14:1 L/D monobloc long rod and was subsequently productionised. Image
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Jun 13, 2025 64 tweets 24 min read
Since the last thread had a good reception, I will be somewhat continuing the lore with the various ammunition types made for the Arjun over it's development period till date.
Image As discussed earlier, the first GSQR 326 of 1974 had asked for a 2nd gen APDS (using tungsten heavy alloy core) in conjunction with HESH, Smoke and a 3rd gen F&F gun launched ATGM for a 110/115 mm rifled & smoothbore gun (later removed and rifled was finalised).
May 28, 2025 51 tweets 14 min read
A thread on some pictures of DRDO/CVRDE's Arjun MBT prototypes I found. Total 12 were made between 1983 and 1989 but I haven't got a positive ID on each and every one of them so it will be limited. Will update in the future as new info surfaces. Image A schematic chart of the Prototypes with dates and stand-out features. Dropping it here for general reference. Image
May 18, 2025 69 tweets 34 min read
A thread (in parts) on the sights and fire control system upgrades of Indian T-72M1s, T-90S's and BMP-2s over the years. Won't dwell much on the abandoned plans, just what is done and present. The original T-72 upgrade under Project Bison by CVRDE/BEL included: DRAWA-T FCS using El-Op's TES 2nd gen imager, biocular displays, CNR-900M VHF radio sets, R-174 Mk.II DCH comm sets, ALNS land nav system, IFDSS set and ERA Mk.1 tiles. Image
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