Game changer for Indian Army- Why 'Made in India' ATAGS?
- Make in India
- DISA Administrator
- November 24, 2020
Unlike most of the other indigenous defense ventures, be it the LCA Tejas, ALH Dhruva, MBT Arjuna, or nuclear submarine Arihant — all of which took many years or decades to become operational — the ATAGS could be regarded as unique because it is a world-class ‘Made in India’ product with more than 90 percent indigenous content that is certain to enhance the firepower of the army substantially.
One of the real successes of the ‘Made in India’ story in defense manufacturing has been the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS). This 155-mm, 52-caliber artillery gun reportedly is undergoing the last stages of the trial, and could soon be inducted into the Indian Army.
The unique feature of ATAGS include its ability to fire five-six rounds. All contemporary guns with other major militaries around the world can fire only three rounds. Also, its ability to allow loading of greater ammunition onto the target will make it difficult for enemy soldiers to take cover in the event of a real-time conflict.
Another best for ATAGS is its ability to fire the maximum range of 48 kilometers that no artillery gun in the world currently possesses. Experts have attributed this exceptional ability of ATAGS to its 25-liter chamber capacity whereas any comparable artillery gun only has a 23-liter chamber. Its magazine capacity for five-six rounds against the usual three-rounds has pushed its weight and thus requires a larger chamber.
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