T-90 Bhishma Tank

About T-90 Bhishma Tank:

• It is the Indian Army’s main battle tank since 2003.
• It is known for its firepower, speed, and protection. With this overhaul, the tank has become even more powerful and lethal.
• The tank is manned by a crew of three—commander, gunner, and driver—who work in close coordination to engage and destroy targets.
• Features
• It is equipped with a 125 mm smoothbore gun, capable of firing various types of shells.
• An anti-aircraft gun mounted on top can bring down targets within a two kilometre range, and the tank can fire up to 800 shells per minute.
• Its compact size enables it to manoeuvre quickly through forests, mountains, and marshy terrain at a speed of up to 60 kilometres per hour.
• It has an advanced thermal sighting system, the tank can detect targets up to 8 kilometers (5 miles) away, day or night.

Q1: What is an Anti Aircraft gun?

It is an artillery piece that is fired from the ground or shipboard in defense against aerial attack. Antiaircraft weapons development began as early as 1910, when the airplane first became an effective weapon. 

Source: Indian Army Rolls Out Its First Overhauled T-90 Bhishma Tank, Further Enhancing Its Operational Readiness