Zorawar (tank)
| Zorawar | |
|---|---|
Zorawar Light Tank | |
| Type | Light tank |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Indian Army Armoured Corps (ordered) |
| Production history | |
| Designer | |
| Designed | 2022-2024 |
| Manufacturer | Larsen & Toubro |
| Produced | 2024 |
| No. built | 2 prototype |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tonnes |
| Crew | 3 |
Main armament | Cockerill 105 mm high-pressure rifled gun in customized Cockerill 3105 Turret |
Secondary armament |
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| Engine | Cummins VTA903E-T760; 760 hp diesel engine |
| Power/weight | 30-40 hp/tonne |
| Transmission | Renk HMPT-800 |
| Suspension | Hydropneumatic |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) 35–40 km/h (22–25 mph) cross country |
The Zorawar (lit. 'Forceful') is a light tank developed for the Indian Army. The tank is designed and developed by the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, with Larsen & Toubro being the development cum production partner.
The Zorawar has been designed to have a high power-to-weight ratio along with substantial firepower, protection, surveillance and communication capabilities. It is tasked to provide versatility to execute operations in varying terrain against diverse threats and equipment profiles of its adversaries.