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

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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
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
Drive Layout	Rear-wheel-drive
Gearbox Type	Semi-auto with torque converter
No of Gears	4
Acceleration	Diesel
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
Weight (kg)	58.5 tonnes
Suspension	Diesel
Front	Hydrogas - pneumatic springs with hydraulic damper
Rear	Hydrogas - pneumatic springs with hydraulic damper
Steering	Diesel
Type	Double radii
Type of power assist	Hydro-mechanical
Brakes	Diesel
Front	Hydromatic retarder on automatic gearbox, suppleme
Rear	Hydromatic retarder on automatic gearbox, suppleme
Dimensions	Diesel
Width (mm)	3868mm
Height	3025mm

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