Arjun Main Battle Tank review, road test
The Indian-made Arjun Main Battle Tank is a machine that grabbed our attention by the scruff and had us wishing we were behind the wheel.
Published on Jan 26, 2018 12:00:00 PM
Arjun burns rubber at the CVRDE track at Avadi in Chennai.
Where’s that infernal taxi — BOOOOM!
Gunner’s night and day sights.
Tech Specs
| Engine | Diesel |
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| Fuel Type / Propulsion | Diesel |
| Engine Installation | Rear, transverse |
| Type | V10 |
| Cubic Capacity (cc) | 39,700cc |
| Bore/Stroke (mm) | 170/175mm |
| Max Power (hp @ rpm) | 1419hp at 2400rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm @ rpm) | 4374Nm at 1800rpm |
| Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne) | 24.3hp per litre |
| Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne) | 74.7Nm per tonne |
| Specific Output (hp/litre) | 35.7hp per litre |
| Transmission | Diesel |
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| Drive Layout | Rear-wheel-drive |
| Gearbox Type | Semi-auto with torque converter |
| No of Gears | 4 |
| Acceleration | Diesel |
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| 0 - 10 kph (sec) | 1.96s |
| 0 - 20 kph (sec) | 3.59s |
| 0 - 30 kph (sec) | 6.02s |
| 0 - 40 kph (sec) | 9.55s |
| 0 - 50 kph (sec) | 14.75s |
| Body | Diesel |
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| Weight (kg) | 58.5 tonnes |
| Suspension | Diesel |
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| Front | Hydrogas - pneumatic springs with hydraulic damper |
| Rear | Hydrogas - pneumatic springs with hydraulic damper |
| Steering | Diesel |
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| Type | Double radii |
| Type of power assist | Hydro-mechanical |
| Brakes | Diesel |
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| Front | Hydromatic retarder on automatic gearbox, suppleme |
| Rear | Hydromatic retarder on automatic gearbox, suppleme |
| Dimensions | Diesel |
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| Width (mm) | 3868mm |
| Height | 3025mm |
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