What is Trajan Gun?

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About Trajan Gun:

It is a 155 mm towed artillery gun system.
It is jointly developed by India and France.
- The gun is jointly developed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and KNDS France and has undergone rigorous testing by the Indian Army, meeting all qualitative requirements.
The 52-calibre towed gun system is manufactured in India.
- Several of its subsystems are indigenously developed like the auxiliary power unit, control panel, and rolling gear assembly.
It is designed to meet the demands of modern combat, with a range of over 40 kilometers depending on the type of ammunition used.
The Trajan’s modular design makes it easy to transport and deploy, while its automated loading system ensures rapid firing rates.
It is also capable of operating in diverse terrains, from marshy lowlands to high-altitude cold deserts.
The system features advanced targeting and fire-control systems, which integrate seamlessly with modern military networks.

Q1: What is the meaning of artillery gun?

Artillery refers to large-caliber guns — guns with big barrels — which can be moved from one place to another for land battles. The artillery is also the name for the army unit that uses these big guns.

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