DefExpo 2018: ‘Make in India’ Force Multiplier 155mm 52 Cal Mounted Gun system launched
DefExpo 2018: According to the statement, the base vehicle used for the gun system is the BEML-TATRA 8X8 truck with all differential lockable and a powerful 300 KW (402 HP) engine, which provides it a power to weight ratio of more than 10KW/ton. The high mobility vehicle with independent wheel suspension and swinging half axles aims to provide enhanced cross-country mobility
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DefExpo 2018: BEML-TATRA 8X8 truck (representational image) has a cruising speed of 80 km/hr on road and more than 30 km/hr in cross-country and has a cruising range of 1000 km without refuelling. Image source: PTI