Indian Army T-72 Tanks barrels bursts
The Indian Army T-72 Tanks have a problem of barrel bursting. The bursting of barrel in T-72 tanks occurred in barrels of Russian origin as well as of Indian origin. The MoD claims that the problem is over by modifying the chemistry of material. T-72’s are a liability considering their performance in Iraq. One Indian Army T-72 tank was blasted by the LTTE guerrillas during IPKF deployment in Sri Lanka.
Subsequently Indian Army purchased T-90S tanks despite stiff resistance by the officers within its ranks and the political opposition. T-90S also suffers unreliability problems as it was purchased despite failing in Indian trials. Heavy Vehicles Factory has so far supplied 181 T-90 tanks to Indian Army. T-90S has not yet shown barrel burst problem but its firing accuracy and distance problems are well known.
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