Tata group has made hanush 155mm Artillery Gun
Dhanush as an artillery system has proved to be one of the best amongst its class. A 45 Calibre towed gun system capable of targeting at long ranges incorporating autonomous laying features and having one of the most sophisticated suites of electronic and computing systems in the world.
The success of 155mm/ 42 Cal Dhanush under trial is of paramount importance for the futuristic ATAGS programme
In the Artillery modernisation plan, the Indian army needs 814 Mounted Guns, 1580 Towed Guns, 100 tracked Self Propelled guns,180 wheeled Self Propelled guns and 145 Ultra Light Howitzers at a whooping cost of one lakh crores
Its long range, light-weight and automation features will help it immensely. Loading ammunition will be fully automatic, and it will be compatible with various kinds of ammo as well.
This 155mm and 45 calibre gun has a maximum effective range of 38 km in plains while the original Bofors gun could not fire effectively beyond 27 km
Gun Control Computer (GCU/ETC).
- Inertial Navigation System (INS).
- INU, CDU, Phonic Wheel, Travel Lock sensor.
- Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR).
- Gun Sighting System.
- Modified Electro-hydraulic Valve Block system.
- Communication System-STARS V Radio MK II.
Danush is going to be a first successful flag ship venture under the much hyped ‘Make in India’ mission.
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