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The Zorawar is an Indian light tank design. It is designed to have a high power-to-weight ratio along with substantial firepower, protection, surveillance and communication capabilities.
1 day ago · The Zorawar has been developed to meet an Indian Army requirement for light tanks for deployment in the country's northern and mountainous Ladakh region. (DRDO) India's state-run Defence Research ...
2 days ago · The tank has been developed for Army’s Project Zorawar — the induction of indigenous light tanks for quicker deployment and movement in high altitude areas. The Army is looking at procuring about 350 light tanks with a maximum weight of 25 tonnes — with a margin of 10 percent — with the same firepower as its regular tanks.. It wants these tanks to be armed with artificial intelligence (AI), integration of tactical surveillance drones to provide a high degree of situational awareness ...
2 days ago · The Zorawar is a light-tank designed to provide the Indian Army with enhanced capabilities in high-altitude areas like Ladakh. It is named after the 19th century Dogra General Zorawar Singh, who ...
2 days ago · India has unveiled its first indigenous light tank, developed in response to Chinese deployments in Eastern Ladakh. Named Zorawar, the 25-ton tank offers high mobility and accurate firepower, superior to the Chinese Type 15 tanks. It features a 105mm gun, active protection, and an integrated UAV. The Army plans to deploy 354 light tanks, with 59 to be made initially. The tank is designed for all terrains and air transportable for rapid deployment.
DRDO tank lab director Rajesh Kumar said that the unique feature of the Zorawar tank is its optimized combination of firepower, mobility, and protection, all while maintaining a lightweight design.
1 day ago · The Zorawar light tank features a layout with the driver compartment located at the front, the turret positioned in the middle, and the powerpack situated at the rear. This design ensures balanced weight distribution and enhances operational efficiency. The tank is powered by a 1,000 hp advanced combat engine from Cummins, which provides an excellent power-to-weight ratio. This powerful engine allows for superior maneuverability, particularly in high-altitude and challenging terrains, making ...
Jan 13, 2024 · Light in weight, and easier mobility, these tanks of the Army are set to address defence capabilities in high-altitude areas, including the Ladakh sector. DRDO will hand the project over to the Army for further trials within the next four months.
3 days ago · The light tank Zorawar with 25 tonnes in weight and it is the first time, a fresh tank has been designed and made ready for trials in such a short time. 59 of these tanks will be provided to the ...
According to Indian sources, the Zorawar light tank features an active protection system, artificial intelligence technologies, and the integration of tactical drones to enhance situational awareness and provide loitering munition capability.
