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Arjun Mk-1A vs T-90 Bhishma
While the Arjun Mk-1A delivers superior crew survivability, heavier composite protection, and hunter-killer fire accuracy in open desert warfare, the T-90 Bhishma offers higher strategic mobility, lighter logistical footprint, and extreme altitude adaptability across Himalayan plateaus.
PRIMARY SYSTEM (A)
Arjun Mark-1A
Origin: Indigenous (India) • Role: Heavy Desert Breakthrough MBT
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COMPARISON SYSTEM (B)
T-90 Bhishma
Origin: Licensed (Russia/India) • Role: Rapid Maneuver & High-Altitude MBT
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HEAD-TO-HEAD MATRIX
TACTICAL ATTRIBUTES COMPARISON
| Metric / Capability | Arjun Mark-1A | T-90 Bhishma |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Weight | 68.5 tonnes | 46.5 tonnes |
| Main Gun | 120mm Rifled Gun (FSAPDS / HESH) | 125mm Smoothbore Gun |
| ATGM Capability | SAMHO Laser-Guided Missile | 9M119M Invar Laser-Guided Missile |
| Engine Power | 1,400 hp MTU Multi-fuel Diesel | 1,000 hp V-92S2 Diesel |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 20.4 hp/tonne | 21.5 hp/tonne |
| Crew & Loading | 4 Crew (Manual Loader - high safety) | 3 Crew (Carousel Autoloader) |
| Armour Protection | Kanchan Composite + ERA Mk-II | Steel-composite + Kontakt-5 / Relikt |
| Optimal Operational Terrain | Thar Desert & Semi-Desert Plains | Deserts, Plains & High-Altitude Ladakh (14,000 ft) |