Indian Army Rolls Out First Overhauled T-90 Bhishma Tank
The Indian Army has unveiled its first fully upgraded T-90 Bhishma Mk-3 tank, offering enhanced lethality, mobility, and survivability across diverse terrains.
According to an army official, the tank was dismantled down to its last nut and bolt, allowing each component to be meticulously examined, rebuilt, and tested.
The entire process took place at an in-house overhaul facility in Delhi Cantonment, using precise machining and resetting techniques.
One of the key upgrades is the integration of an advanced targeting system, enabling the tank to accurately identify, track, and engage targets at varying distances and inn diverse operational conditions.
The overhauled T-90 also features improvements in survivability and mobility, providing greater operational flexibility and increasing overall mission success.
The Indian Army currently operates approximately 1,300 T-90 Bhishma tanks, which will be upgraded in batches to ensure readiness for all-terrain operations.
Strengthening the Steel Shield: Indian Army’s Indigenous T-90 Tank Overhaul Facility#GeneralUpendraDwivedi #COAS, presided over the rolling-out ceremony of overhauled T-90 Tank at 505 Army Base Workshop at #NewDelhi today. While commending the Unit for their dedication and… pic.twitter.com/YU9IiYykT8
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) October 7, 2024
About the T-90 Tank
A Russian-origin main battle tank, the T-90 Bhishma falls within the 50-ton class, boasting a maximum speed of 60 kilometers (37 miles) per hour and an operational range of up to 550 kilometers (341 miles).
It is armed with a 125mm main gun with an automatic loader, a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, and an optional remotely-controlled 7.62mm anti-aircraft gun.
Thanks to its advanced thermal sighting system, the tank can detect targets up to 8 kilometers (5 miles) away, day or night.
Around 83 percent of Bhishma’s components are produced in India, highlighting the nation’s commitment to self-sufficiency in defense manufacturing.
With the recent upgrades, New Delhi not only strengthens its domestic weapons production capabilities but also enhances the combat readiness of its critical warfighting platforms.