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India deploys Bhishma tank in Ladakh to face Chinese aggression: Know the features of Bhishma tank

To face the Chinese aggression and  intruders the Indian Army has deployed T-90 Bhishma tank. T-90 Bhishma tank is considered to be the world’s most infallible tank.

The IAF has airlifted dozens of tanks and armoured vehicles using transporter aircraft like Boeing C-17 Globemaster-IIIs and Ilyushin IL-76. The IAF has also intensified its Combat Air Patrols (CAP) in Leh-Ladakh. Both transport aircraft and helicopters have been part of the patrols.

Key features of the T-90 Bhishma tank:

– It is the main battle tank of India with an excellent armored protection
– It can deal with biological and chemical weapons
– The early tanks were built in Russia
– It can fire 8 shells in 60 seconds
– Has 125 Mm main gun to make surefire
– Has capability to launch missile up to 6 Km
– One of the world’s lightest tanks weighing 48 tons
– Ability to fight the enemy in day and night
– It comes with missile attack shield
– Equipped with powerful 1000 horsepower engine
– It can run with a high speed of 72 Km/h
– It can cover 550 km at a time

 

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