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Hello! This has been a topic i’ve long thought about and wanted to see come to fruition ingame!
Description:
India Is a large and populous country rich in its culture and history, both civil and military, its Armored Corps really kicking off then it was a British colony post-WW1, and once it had gained its independence in 1947, it began to develop its own tank designs with help from the Germans in the 50’s, however mainly composed of Russian (Then-Soviet) Imports. India truly began developing its own tanks and vehicles in the 80’s, when the concept of “Made in India” became mainstream for military development. Currently, India stands as a regional power in southern asia, and is ranked as the 4th most powerful military in the world with the 2nd largest army. From this, its interesting to see how India is has only 4 vehicles in-game, all of which are in the British TT, when they have more than enough vehicles to make a independent nation tree comparable to China.
Below I made a example TT (That is probably unbalanced af), that could be used to start india as a nation in WarThunder. However there are a few things to note:
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When Israel was added, they started with 20 ground vehicles, while the total count in the example TT has 126. I understand the difficulty that comes with modeling assets, features, and balancing, especially within a timeframe, so it is likely that if it does ever get added, some vehicles will not be immediately added.
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While I play and love WarThunder, I am not perfect, so I will try to create reasonable BRs for the vehicles, estimations based on other ingame TTs and data. Chances are these BRs are wrong, and would be changed, if they are ridiculously wrong, ill say now, im sorry.
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IMPORTANT: this TT is a work in progress and is prone to change (More countries may come…)
[Indian Ground Tree v.8]
Basic Stats of TT:
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126 Total Vehicles
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94 Researchable Vehicles
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75 Unique Vehicles
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24 “Copy-Pastes” (With the 1 event vehicle, 19% of Tree)
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20 Premium Vehicles
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8 Event Vehicles
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3 Squadron Vehicles
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1 Tournament Prize Vehicle
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For Comparison: Chinese TT
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77 Total Vehicles
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53 Researchable Vehicles
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22 Unique Vehicles
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33 “Copy-pastes” (Including the 2 Premiums, 43% of Tree)
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13 Premium Vehicles
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1 Event
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1 Squadron
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List of Vehicles:
Line 1 - Light Tanks, APCs, & IFVs
Renault FT I (Rank I; 0.1 R̶e̶s̶e̶r̶v̶e̶):
A inter-war Renault FT, seeing overall improvements and served in the Indian army through WW2.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 37mm SA 1918 Cannon (AP, HE)
Armor:
- 8mm - 22mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 8 km/h Forward
- 7 km/h Back
🛞Humber (Rank I; 1.0 Reserve):
Humber Armored Cars used by British India at home and in the North Africa campaigns.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 37mm M6 Cannon (AP, HE)
- 1x 7.92mm BESA Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 15mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 80 km/h Forward
- 19 km/h Back
🛞M3A3 Stuart Mk.V (Rank II; BR 2.3):
Supplied M3A3 Stuart tanks to India, mainly seeing service in the Pacific Theatre.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 37mm M6 Cannon (AP, HE)
- 3x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Gun (Coax., Hull, Roof)
Armor:
- 9.5 - 50mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 58 km/h Forward
- 8 km/h Back
🛞PT-76 (Rank III; BR 5.0):
Russian export, serving from 1965-1971 in the Indo-Pakistani War.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 76.2mm D-56TS Cannon (APHE, APCR, HEATFS, HE)
- 1x 7.62mm SGMT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 6mm - 15mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 45 km/h Forward
- 8 km/h Back
🛞AMX-13 (Rank IV; BR 6.7):
French export, serving from 1965-1971 in the Indo-Pakistani War.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 75mm SA-50 L/61 Cannon (APBC, APCBC, HE)
- 1x 7.5mm MAC 31 Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 10mm - 40mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 68 km/h Forward
- 8 km/h Back
Chakra Rath-BMP (Rank IV; BR 7.0):
A private venture by the OFB (Ordinance Factory Board) to create a wheeled APC based off a BMP-2 chassis.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm 2A42 Autocannon (AP-T, APDS, HEF-I)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 5mm - 30mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 73 km/h Forward
- 12 km/h Back
8x8 CBRN (Rank V; BR 7.3):
A APC built by Mahindra as their submission for India’s MIFV competition, to find India’s new APC.
Stats:
Armament:
- [RCWS Autocannon To Be Determined]
- 1x 12.7mm NSV Machine Gun (RCWS)
Armor:
- [DATA UNKNOWN] (STANAG)
Mobility:
- [DATA UKNOWN]
Kestrel WhAP (Rank V; BR 7.3):
Indigenous design TATA’s submission to the MIFV competition to replace India’s BMP-2s, and is currently in service in its WhAP (Wheeled Assault Platform) configuration, however further variants are planned.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm 2A42 Autocannon (AP-T, APDS, HEF-I)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- STANAG I - STANAG IV
Mobility:
- 100 km/h Forward
- 10 km/h Forward (in Water)
- [DATA UNKNOWN] km/h Back
Kestrel UT-30 (Rank V; BR 7.7):
A variant of the Kestrel, now equipped with a UT-30 turret, introducing advanced optics and FCS.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm ATK Mk.44S Autocannon (APDS, APFSDS, HEF-I)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- STANAG I - STANAG IV
Mobility:
- 100 km/h Forward
- 10 km/h Forward (in Water)
- [DATA UNKNOWN] km/h Back
BMP-1IP (Rank V; BR 7.7):
The BMP-1 Indian Pattern sees the redesigning of the BMP’s turret, and is now equipped with a roof-mounted Bren Machine Gun.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 73mm 2A28 Autocannon (HEAT, HE)
- 1x 9M14 ATGM Launcher
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm Bren Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 6mm - 33mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 73 km/h Forward
- 12 km/h Back
🛞BMD-1M (Rank VI; BR 8.0)
A Russian Export BMD-1M
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 73mm 2A28 Cannon (HEAT, HE)
- 1x 9M14 ATGM Launcher
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 6mm - 33mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 80 km/h Forward
- 10 km/h Forward (In Water)
- 12 km/h Back
Sarath (Rank VI; BR 8.3)
A License-Built BMP-2, seeing Indigenous parts and Indian Upgrades. Still in service, however being pushed out by TATA’s Kestrel.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm 2A42 Autocannon (AP-T, APDS, HEF-I)
- 1x 9M113 ATGM Launcher
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 5mm - 30mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 73 km/h Forward
- 7 km/h Forward (In Water)
- 12 km/h Back
Sarath Impv. (Rank VI; BR 8.7)
A Upgraded Sarath Tank, seeing upgraded optics, engine power, etc.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm 2A42 Autocannon (AP-T, APDS, HEF-I)
- 1x 9M113 ATGM Launcher
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 5mm - 30mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 73 km/h Forward
- 7 km/h Forward (In Water)
- 12 km/h Back
Medak (Rank VI; BR 8.7)
A heavily upgraded/modified Sarath BMPs produced by Ordinance Factory Medak, using an improved 30mm gun, better ATGMs, advanced eletronic systems, and a updated and better protected chassis & turret. Created as a current proposal for india’s FICV program, as a new IFV for india’s army.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm 2A42 Autocannon (AP-T, APDS, HEF-I)
- 2x ATGM Launchers
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- [DATA UKNOWN] (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~20 km/h Back
Sarath II (Rank VI; BR 9.0)
A heavily upgraded/modified Sarath BMP for india’s FICV program, see new technology/equipment, better armor, gun system, etc.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm 2A42 Autocannon (AP-T, APDS, HEF-I)
- 1x 9M113 ATGM Launcher
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- [DATA UKNOWN] (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~20 km/h Back
Abhay (Rank VII; BR 9.3)
A Tech Demonstrator built by India to prove its capabilities to build a APC. Program saw much success, and the APC had proven itself as a powerful vehicle, but was ultimately never adopted.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 40mm Bofors L/70 Autocannon (APFSDS, HE)
- 1x 30mm AGS-17 Automatic Grenade Launcher
- 2x BEL/MILAN ATGM Launcher
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- ??mm - ???mm (MCA, HHA, Titanium, DHSA, AFA, Composites, ERA)
Mobility:
- 70 km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
Zorawar LT (Rank VIII; BR 11.0)
India’s newest light tank and response to the Chinese Type 15. While currently in testing, it is stated to enter service later in 2025.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Cockerill 3105 cannon (APFSDS, HESH, CLGM)
- 2x Nag ATGM Launchers
- 1x 12.7mm NSV Machine Gun (RCWS)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- ??mm - ???mm (Aluminum, Kanchan Composite, STANAG 5)
Mobility:
- [DATA UNKOWN] km/h Forward
- [DATA UNKOWN] km/h Back
Line 2 - American Tanks, Russian MBTs
🛞M2A4 (Rank I; 1.0 Reserve):
Surplus M2A4s operated by the Indian army during and post-WW2.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 37mm M5 Cannon (AP, HE)
- 3x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Guns
Armor:
- 6mm - 25mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 58 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
🛞M3A1 Stuart (Rank I; BR 2.0):
India was supplied M3’s through the British for use at home or in N.A.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 37mm M6 Cannon (AP, HE)
- 2x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Guns
Armor:
- 9mm - 50mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 58 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
🛞M5A1 Stuart (Rank II; BR 2.3):
India was supplied surplus M5A1’s through the British and US for use largely post-WW2.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 37mm M6 Cannon (AP, SAPHEI, APCBC)
- 2x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Guns (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 25mm - 50mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 65 km/h Forward
- 17 km/h Back
🛞M3 Lee (Rank II; BR 2.3):
India was supplied surplus M3’s through the British and US for use largely during WW2 in North Africa.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 75mm M2 Cannon (AP, APCBC, HE)
- 1x 37mm M5 Cannon (AP, APCBC)
- 3x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Guns (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 38mm - 51mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 43 km/h Forward
- 6 km/h Back
M4A4 Sherman (Rank II; BR 3.7):
An Imported M4A4 Sherman, Seeing action in the Pacific Theatre.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 75mm M3 Cannon (AP, APCBC, HE)
- 2x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Guns (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 38mm - 76mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 45 km/h Forward
- 6 km/h Back
M4A1E6 Sherman (Rank II; BR 4.0):
An upgraded Indian Sherman tank, using a 17-pounder, upgraded suspension, and improved engine.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 76mm QF 17 Pounder Cannon (AP, APC, APCBC, HE)
- 2x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Guns (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 38mm - 51mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 43 km/h Forward
- 6 km/h Back
M4A1E6/9 Sherman (Rank III; BR 4.7):
An further upgrade of the E6 Sherman, using improved suspension and engine.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 76mm QF 17 Pounder Cannon (AP, APC, APCBC, HE)
- 2x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Guns (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 38mm - 51mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~50 km/h Forward
- ~10 km/h Back
M4A4 SA-50 Sherman (Rank III; BR 5.0):
An indigenous mashup, using a M4A4 equipped with a AMX-13’s SA-50 cannon.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 75mm SA-50 L/61 Cannon (APBC, APCBC, HE)
- 2x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Guns (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 38mm - 76mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 45 km/h Forward
- 6 km/h Back
🛞T-54 (Rank VI; BR 8.0):
A Russian export T-54… thats about it… yep.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 100mm D-10T Cannon (APHE, APCBC, APHEBC, APDS, APCR, HE)
- 1x 7.62mm SGMT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 20mm - 205mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 56 km/h Forward
- 9 km/h Back
🛞T-55 (Rank VI; BR 8.3):
[See T-54 for context lol]
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 100mm D-10T2S Cannon (APDS, APCBC, APFSDS, HEATFS, HE)
- 1x 7.62mm SGMT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 20mm - 205mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 56 km/h Forward
- 9 km/h Back
T-55 Gulmohar (Rank VI; BR 8.7):
India pursued a modernization program for its aging T-55s by retrofitting them with the 105mm L7 Cannons from their Vijayanta tanks.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Royal Ordinance L7A1 Cannon (APDS, HESH, HEATFS)
- 1x 7.62mm SGMT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 20mm - 205mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 56 km/h Forward
- 9 km/h Back
Ajeya Mk.1 (Rank VII; BR 9.3):
A good ol’ Imported T-72M1…
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 125mm 2A46 Cannon (APFSDS, HE)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 40mm - 400mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 67 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
Ajeya Mk.2 (Rank VII; BR 9.7):
A T-72 with minor improvements and the addition of ERA blocks.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 125mm 2A46 Cannon (APFSDS, HE)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 40mm - 400mm (RHA, CHA), +370mm (ERA)
Mobility:
- 67 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
CI Ajeya (Rank VII; BR 10.0):
A modernized “Combat Improved” Ajeya tank, seeing a new engine, new FCS, TFS, Radio, Navigation, and Optical systems, and now is also capable of firing CLGMs.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 125mm 2A46 Cannon (APFSDS, HE, ATGM)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 40mm - 400mm (RHA, CHA), +370mm (ERA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~10 km/h Back
Atharva (Rank VII; BR 10.3):
A modernization program for the Ajeya tank, essentially just seeing a T-90 Bhishma turret added on top.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 125mm 2A46M-5 Cannon (APFSDS, HEATFS, HE-TF, ATGM)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 40mm - 400mm (RHA, CHA), +370mm (ERA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~10 km/h Back
Bhishma Mk.II (Rank VII; BR 10.7):
The Bhishma Mk.II is a relatively-minor upgrade to the Bhishma series, mainly only seeing the further indigenization of parts used in the tanks and minor improvements to the tank in general, first being built in the early 2010’s.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 125mm 2A46M-5 Cannon (APFSDS, HEATFS, HE-TF, ATGM)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 30mm - 120mm (RHA), +420mm (ERA)
Mobility:
- 67 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
Bhishma Mk.III (Rank VIII; BR 11.0):
The Bhishma Mk.III is the latest version of the Bhishma to date, first being announced in May 2024, The Bhishma Mk.III sees significant upgrades, seeing a majority of its parts such as its thermals, engine, and LRF being designed and built in India, and now includes technologies and equipment found on India’s Arjun MBT’s such as its FCS, and is reportedly capable of firing the SAMHO ATGM and Mk.II APFSDS. Further technologies such as a APS, loitering munitions, and other upgrades are also planned for later production blocks.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 125mm 2A46M-5 Cannon (APFSDS, HEATFS, HE-TF, ATGM)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 30mm - 120mm (RHA), +420mm (ERA)
Mobility:
- 67 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
Bhishma II (Rank VIII; BR 11.7):
The Bhishma II is to be locally-produced T-90MS for the Indian military, seeing a majority of its parts to be indigenously designed and built. Funding and a procurement of licenses have been ongoing for the last decade, however have largely been put on hold due to the current Russian war in Ukraine.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 125mm 2A46M-5 Cannon (APFSDS, HEATFS, HE, ATGM)
- 1x 12.7mm 6P49MT Machine Gun (RCWS)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 40mm - 400mm (RHA, CHA), +370mm (ERA)
Mobility:
- 67 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
Line 3 - British Tanks, Indian MBTs
Tetrarch Mk.VI (Rank I; BR 1.0)
India was supplied Tetrarchs by the British for use in North Africa and the Pacific Theatre.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 40mm QF 2-Pounder Cannon (AP, HE)
- 1x 7.92mm BESA Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 4mm - 16mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 64 km/h Forward
- 7 km/h Back
🛞Daimler AC (Rank I; BR 1.3)
India was supplied Daimler’s by the British for use in North Africa and the Pacific Theatre.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 40mm QF 2-Pounder Cannon (AP, APCBC, APHE)
- 1x 7.92mm BESA Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 4mm - 16mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 89 km/h Forward
- 41 km/h Back
Crusader I (Rank II; BR 2.3)
India was supplied Crusaders by the British for use in North Africa.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 40mm QF 2-Pounder Cannon (AP, APCBC, APHE)
- 2x 7.92mm BESA Machine Gun (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 7mm - 30mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 47 km/h Forward
- 8 km/h Back
Valentine VIII IP (Rank II; BR 2.7)
A Valentine VIII that is still equipped with a 40mm cannon.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 40mm QF 2-Pounder Cannon (AP, APCBC, APHE)
Armor:
- 10mm - 65mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 27 km/h Forward
- 4 km/h Back
🛞Matilda II (Rank II; BR 2.7)
India was supplied Matilda’s by the British for use in North Africa.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 40mm QF 2-Pounder Cannon (AP, APCBC, APHE, HE)
- 1x 7.92mm BESA Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 18mm - 75mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 26 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
Churchill Mk.VI (Rank III; BR 4.3)
India was supplied Churchills by the British for use in North Africa and the Pacific.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 75mm OQF Mk.V Cannon (AP, APCBC, HE)
- 2x 7.92 BESA Machine Gun (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 16mm - 152mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 22 km/h Forward
- 3 km/h Back
Churchill Mk.VII CS (Rank III; BR 5.0)
A british india churchill, equipped with a 95mm gun for close infantry support, and are no longer in service being phased out in the 1950’s.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 95mm QF Howitzer (HE, HESH, AP, Smoke)
- 2x 7.92 BESA Machine Gun (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 16mm - 152mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 22 km/h Forward
- 3 km/h Back
🛞Centurion Mk.3 (Rank V; BR 7.7)
India recieved Centurion Mk.3s after WW2 and they were used in the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 84mm OQF Mk.I Cannon (APCBC, APDS, HE)
- 1x 7.92mm BESA Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 28mm - 152mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 39 km/h Forward
- 14 km/h Back
🛞Centurion Mk.7 (Rank V; BR 7.7)
India recieved Centurion Mk.7s after WW2 and they were used in the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 84mm OQF Mk.I Cannon (APCBC, APDS, HE)
- 1x 7.92mm BESA Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 35mm - 195mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 48 km/h Forward
- 14 km/h Back
Vijayanta Mk.IA (Rank VI; BR 8.3)
The Vijayanta Mk.IA is a upgrade to the tank, seeing upgrades to its FCS with the indigenous AL 4420 Tank Fire-Control System by Bharat Electronics and improved sight mounts and muzzle reference system, alongside the further indigenization of parts used in the tanks and minor improvements to the tank in general.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Royal Ordinance L7A1 Cannon (APDS, HEATFS, HESH)
- 1x 12.7mm L21A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L3A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L37A1 Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 5mm - 100mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 54 km/h Forward
- 13 km/h Back
Vijayanta Mk.IB (Rank VI; BR 8.7)
The Vijayanta Mk.IB is the second mainline-version of the Vijayanta, now seeing the introduction of a Barr & Stroud laser-rangefinder through the upgraded AL 4421 FCS and computer, improving accuracy and hit probability.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Royal Ordinance L7A1 Cannon (APDS, HEATFS, HESH)
- 1x 12.7mm L21A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L3A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L37A1 Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 5mm - 100mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 54 km/h Forward
- 13 km/h Back
Vijayanta Mk.IC (Rank VI; BR 9.0)
The Vijayanta Mk.IC was the final variant to enter service, seeing minor general upgrades and would see add-on armor to the turret and hull to compensate for the now-apparent obsolescence of the Vijayanta tank.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Royal Ordinance L7A1 Cannon (APDS, HEATFS, HESH)
- 1x 12.7mm L21A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L3A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L37A1 Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 5mm - ~130mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 54 km/h Forward
- 13 km/h Back
Vijayanta Mk.2 (Rank VI; BR 9.3)
The Vijayanta Mk.2 was the product of the late-80’s “Bison” Upgrade Program, in and effort to fully modernize the Vijayanta tanks, the Mk.2s would borrow technologies from the Arjun program, specifically the newly-developed “Kanchan” composite Armor, being added to the turret and hull; The addition of the Yugoslav SUV-T55A fire control system and thermals; A modern land navigation system; And the engine of a T-72 to counter all the new weight. 4 total prototypes were created and tested in the 1990’s, however issues such as overheating and the breakdown of parts would lead to the abandonment of the program in 1997.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Royal Ordinance L7A1 Cannon (APFSDS, APDS, HEATFS, HESH)
- 1x 12.7mm L21A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L3A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L37A1 Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 5mm - ???mm (RHA, CHA, Kanchan Composite)
Mobility:
- 60 km/h Forward
- 15 km/h Back
Karna (Rank VII; BR 10.0)
The Karna tanks are the parade variants of the Ajeya/Arjun tanks in the Tank-EX program, now seeing the inclusion of rubber tracks, a commander’s sight, and roof MG.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 120mm ARDE Cannon (APFSDS, HEAT, HESH, SAMHO, TB… and… :)… PCB…)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 40mm - ???mm (RHA, CHA, Kanchan Composite)
Mobility:
- ~65 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
Arjun Mk.1 (P) (Rank VII; BR 10.3)
The Arjun Mk.1 (P) is one of the first prototypes of the Arjun, being built in 1993, having a more turret closer to the final model now features a raised gunsight, and was key in testing the new 120mm Rifled Cannon, and would lead to the creation of the PPS (Pre-Production Series ) Arjuns, PPS-1 - PPS-14.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 120mm ARDE Cannon (APFSDS, HEAT, HESH)
- 1x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- ??mm - ???mm (RHA, CHA, Kanchan Composite)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~30 km/h Back
Arjun Mk.1 Early (Rank VII; BR 10.7)
The Arjun Mk.1 Early refers to the first limited-production run Arjuns based on the PPS-15, the final prototype and basis of the standard Arjun tank, PPS-15 built 1997 and the production run beginning in 1999. The Early Arjuns still used the sight found on the prototypes although now embedded in the turret 2A4-style and now has properly equipped GEN.1 Kanchan Armor, and now sees the inclusion of the commanders sight and roof MG.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 120mm ARDE Cannon (APFSDS, HEAT, HESH, TB… and… :)… PCB…)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- ??mm - ???mm (RHA, CHA, Kanchan Composite)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~30 km/h Back
Arjun Mk.1 (Rank VII; BR 10.7)
The Standard Mk.1 is the regular serial production of the Arjun tanks from 2003-2018, with slightly improved Armor, a much improved gunner sight, and the shifting of the smoke grenades to the rear of the turret, and better electronation of equipment (although this doesn’t really matter in-game), and is now equipped with the SAMHO gun-launched ATGM.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 120mm ARDE Cannon (APFSDS, HEAT, HESH, SAMHO, TB… and… :)… PCB…)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- ??mm - ???mm (RHA, CHA, Kanchan Composite)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~30 km/h Back
Arjun Mk.1 VIRCM (Rank VII; BR 10.7)
The Arjun Mk.1 VIRCM is a Arjun Mk.1 equipped with a soft-kill APS system designed by the Israeli-Company Elbit Systems, seeing its smoke launchers replaced with spectral smoke launcher mounted to the front of the turret and now is equipped with a IRCM emitter on the turret as well, similar to the T-90A’s Shtora system or the M1A1 HC.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 120mm ARDE Cannon (APFSDS, HEAT, HESH, SAMHO, TB… and… :)… PCB…)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- ??mm - ???mm (RHA, CHA, Kanchan Composite) + VIRCM Soft-Kill APS
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~30 km/h Back
Arjun Mk.2 (P) (Rank VIII; BR 11.0)
The Arjun Mk.2/IA prototype was first seen in 2018, being a Heavily-Upgraded Mk.I tank, seeing the addition of ERA and Composite blocks to the front and sides to the tank, a (TW) mine-plow, a upgraded gun and engine, new electronics, suspension, turret bustle, and GEN.2 Kanchan Armor. However with these additions, the Mk.IA prototype looses the commander’s sight and roof MG.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 120mm ARDE Cannon (APFSDS, HEAT, HESH, SAMHO, TB… and… :)… PCB…)
- 1x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- ??mm - ???mm (RHA, CHA, Kanchan Composite, ERA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~30 km/h Back
Arjun Mk.1A (Rank VIII; BR 11.7)
The Arjun Mk.IA is the most advanced Arjun tank to date, first seeing production in 2019, and is slowly replacing the Mk.I Arjuns currently in service. The completed tank now features a 12.7mm RCWS, a LWS, upgraded commander’s sights, and over 70 additional upgrades to the tank.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 120mm ARDE Cannon (APFSDS, HEAT, HESH, SAMHO, TB… and… :)… PCB…)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (RCWS)
- 1x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- ??mm - ???mm (RHA, CHA, Kanchan Composite, ERA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~30 km/h Back
Line 4 - Tank Destroyers, SPHs, ATGM Carriers
ACV IP Mk.IIA (Rank I; BR 1.0)
One of the first ever indigenous armored vehicles built by india, the ACV IP was built in the thousands and served in the East Indies and in North Africa.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 14mm Boys Anti-Tank Rifle (AP, AP-T)
- 1x 7.7mm Bren Machine Gun (Pintle)
Armor:
- 8mm - 14mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 90 km/h Forward
- ~40 km/h Back
Vickers Mk.VIB (Rank I; BR 1.0)
India was one of the largest users of the Vickers Light tanks, using them heavily for patrols at home and during the North Africa Campaign
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 12.7mm Browning M2 Heavy Machine Gun (AP, AP-T)
- 1x 7.92mm BESA Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 4mm - 14mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 56 km/h Forward
- 4.8 km/h Back
🛞Sexton (Rank II; BR 3.3)
India was supplied the Sexton, using it across multiple theatres in WW2.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 87.6mm QF 25-Pounder Gun-Howitzer (AP, APHE, HE)
- 2x 7.7mm Browning Machine Gun (Hull)
Armor:
- 32mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 40 km/h Forward
- 6 km/h Back
🛞M7 Priest (Rank II; BR 3.7)
India recieved a handful of M7s, using them across multiple theatres in WW2.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm M2A1 Howitzer (AP, HE)
- 1x 12.7mm M2 Machine Gun (Pintle)
Armor:
- 12 - 38mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 24 km/h Forward
- 6 km/h Back
Garuda 105 (Rank III; BR 5.0)
A Mobile Light Howitzer System designed by Garuda to operate in mountainous regions
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Garuda 105 Howitzer (HE, HE-VT)
Armor:
- 10 - 20mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 80 km/h Forward
- 40 km/h Back
M-46 Catapult (Rank III; BR 5.7)
The Vijayanta Catapult is a Self-Propelled Howitzer that was used by the Indian Army from 1981-2021, being a lengthened Vijayanta hull with the turret replaced by a rearward-facing Soviet 130mm M-46 Howitzer. 100 systems were built and saw deployment in Operation Parakram in 2001 and Operation Zafran. Now-retired, the system has been replaced by the Arjun Catapult System and K-9 Vajra SPHs.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 130mm M-46 Howitzer (AP, HE, HE-VT)
Armor:
- 10 - 100mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~45 km/h Forward
- ~10 km/h Back
TATA L/52 (Rank III; BR 5.7)
A Light-Weight Howitzer on a TATA truck, designed to operate in the mountains and deserts of India.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 155mm L/42 Howitzer (HE, HE-VT)
Armor:
- 10 - 30mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~45 km/h Forward
- ~10 km/h Back
VE Abbot (Rank IV; BR 5.7)
A british export of the SPH variant of the FV430 chassis, first given in the 1960’s, however are no longer in service.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm L13A1 Howitzer (HE, HE-VT, HESH, Smoke)
- 1x 7.62mm L4A4 Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 10 - 12mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 47 km/h Forward
- 20 km/h Back
M-46 ACS (Rank IV; BR 6.7)
The Arjun Catapult System is a Self-Propelled Howitzer that is in service by the Indian Army, replacing the previous Vijayanta Catapult Platform. Using a Arjun MBT hull with the turret replaced by the same rearward-facing Soviet 130mm M-46 Howitzer, the Catapult System sees much improvement in its protection and mobility. 40 systems are currently in service alongside the K-9 Vajra SPH.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 130mm M-46 Howitzer (AP, HE, HE-VT)
Armor:
- 10 - ???mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~60 km/h Forward
- ~40 km/h Back
Jonga 106 (Rank V; BR 7.0)
A locally-produced jeep designed by Nissan equipped with a 106 mm recoilless rifle, seeing combat in several wars and border clashes with Pakistan.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 106mm M40A1 Recoilless Rifle (HEATFS)
Armor:
- 10 - 20mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~80 km/h Forward
- ~40 km/h Back
Ajeya GCT F1 (Rank V; BR 7.7)
A Ajeya hull with the turret of the AUF1 SPH… Interesting…
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 155mm GCT F1 Howitzer (HE, HE-VT)
Armor:
- 10 - 130mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~60 km/h Forward
- ~5 km/h Back
K-9 Vajra-T (Rank V; BR 8.0)
A South-Korean K-9 SPH export, replacing the Abbot.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 155mm CN98 Howitzer (HE, HE-VT, PF)
- 1x 12.7mm 6P49 Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 10 - 40mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 73 km/h Forward
- 42 km/h Back
Jonga SS.11 B1 (Rank VI; BR 8.0)
A locally-produced jeep designed by Nissan equipped with three SS.11 B1 ATGM Launchers.
Stats:
Armament:
- 3x SS.11 B1 ATGMs
Armor:
- 10 - 20mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~4 km/h Back
Gypsy AT (Rank VI; BR 8.3)
A locally-produced jeep equipped with an ATGM Launcher.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 9M113 ATGM Launcher
Armor:
- 10 - 20mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~40 km/h Back
Windy 505 (Rank VI; BR 8.3)
A locally-produced jeep equipped with an ATGM Launcher.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x ATGM Launcher
Armor:
- 10 - 20mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~40 km/h Back
Mahindra Striker (Rank VI; BR 8.7)
A locally-produced jeep by Mahindra equipped with an ATGM Launcher.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x ATGM Launcher
Armor:
- 10 - 20mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~40 km/h Back
BRDM-II Striker (Rank VI; BR 9.0)
A Upgraded Imported BRDM-II equipped with ATGM launchers.
Stats:
Armament:
- 5x ATGM Launchers
Armor:
- 5mm - 10mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 100 km/h Forward
- 10 km/h (In Water)
- ~40 km/h Back
NAMICA (Rank VII; BR 10.3)
A Anti-Tank Missile Carrier using BMP-2 chassis to carry the indigenous F&F, Top-Down, “Nag” ATGM.
Stats:
Armament:
- 4x “Nag” ATGM Launcher
Armor:
- 6 - 30mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~72 km/h Forward
- ~12 km/h Back
NAMIS (Rank VII; BR 10.7)
A upgrade to the NAMICA, seeing it now with 6 “Nag” launchers and other minor upgrades.
Stats:
Armament:
- 6x “Nag” ATGM Launcher
- 1x 7.62mm Tk715 Machine Gun (RCWS)
Armor:
- 6 - 30mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~72 km/h Forward
- ~12 km/h Back
NAMICA Mk.2 (Rank VII; BR 10.7)
A Interesting project, seeing a Sarath IFV equipped with ATGM Launchers on the sides of its turret and additional upgrades
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm 2A42 Autocannon (AP-T, APDS, HEF-I)
- 4x “Nag” ATGM Launcher
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 6 - 30mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~72 km/h Forward
- ~12 km/h Back
Line 5 - SPAAGs & SAM Carriers
ACV IP Mk.IIC (Rank I; BR 1.0)
One of the first ever indigenous armored vehicles built by india, the ACV IP Mk.IIC now has a speciallized turret with a elevated machine gun.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 14mm Boys Anti-Tank Rifle (AP, AP-T)
- 1x 7.7mm Bren Machine Gun (Turret)
Armor:
- 8mm - 14mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 90 km/h Forward
- ~40 km/h Back
Ferret ZPU-2 (Rank I; BR 1.7)
A Nepalese Light AA vehicle, using a british ferret and soviet ZPU-2 gun system.
Stats:
Armament:
- 2x 14.5mm KPV Machine Guns (AP, AP-T)
Armor:
- 12mm - 30mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 58 km/h Forward
- ~40 km/h Back
Type 76 Dragon (Rank II; BR 2.3)
A Thai SPAAG, historically one of the first Mass-Produced SPAAGs, seeing action in WW2.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 37mm QF 2-Pounder Mk.II Automatic Cannon (AP, AP-T, HEVT-T)
Armor:
- 4mm - 10mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ?? km/h Forward
- ? km/h Back
TATRA ZU-23-2 (Rank III; BR 5.0)
A TATRA truck equipped with a ZU-23-2… SHEEEEEEEEEE-
Stats:
Armament:
- 2x 23mm 2A13 Autocannon (AP, AP-T)
Armor:
- 5mm - 20mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ?? km/h Forward
- ? km/h Back
🛞ZSU-23-4 (Rank VI; BR 8.0)
Russian Export ZSU-23-4… yurr.
Stats:
Armament:
- 4x 23mm AZP-23 Autocannons (API-T, HEF-I, HEFI-T)
Armor:
- 8.9mm - 9.4mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 55 km/h Forward
- 9 km/h Back
Improved ZSU-23-4 (Rank VI; BR 8.3)
Russian Export ZSU-23-4 upgraded a new engine and Israeli radar and targeting system.
Stats:
Armament:
- 4x 23mm AZP-23 Autocannons (API-T, HEF-I, HEFI-T)
Armor:
- 8.9mm - 9.4mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 55 km/h Forward
- 9 km/h Back
TATRA AK-630 (Rank VI; BR 8.7)
A TATRA Truck equipped with a Russian naval AK-630 on the back, mainly used for training.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm AK-630 Rotary Cannon (API-T, HEF-I, HEFI-T)
Armor:
- 5mm - 30mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ?? km/h Forward
- ? km/h Back
Armado BDL (Rank VI; BR 9.0)
This is a modification of the Mahindra Armado that has a lengthened bed and is equipped with a Thales StarsStreak missile system in the back.
Stats:
Armament:
- 2x StarsStreak AA Missiles
Armor:
- 5mm - 20mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ?? km/h Forward
- ? km/h Back
Trishul CV (Rank VI; BR 9.3)
The Trishul CV was a SAM Carrier for the Trishul SAM, developed in the 1980’s, and seeing limited service in the 2000’s.
Stats:
Armament:
- 4x Trishul AA Missiles
Armor:
- 6mm - 30mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 72 km/h Forward
- 12 km/h Back
🛞Strela 10M (Rank VII; BR 9.3)
A Russian Import Strela… whohoo!
Stats:
Armament:
- 4x 9M37M SAMs
Armor:
- 7mm - 30mm (RHA, Armoured Glass)
Mobility:
- 67 km/h Forward
- 12 km/h Back
SAMAR I (Rank VII; BR 10.3)
A TATRA truck with two R550 Magic 2s strapped to the back… wack.
Stats:
Armament:
- 2x R550 Magic 2s
Armor:
- 7mm - 10mm (RHA, Armoured Glass)
Mobility:
- ?? km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
SAMAR II (Rank VII; BR 10.3)
A TATRA truck with two P-27Ts strapped to the back… somehow more wack.
Stats:
Armament:
- 2x P-27T Missiles
Armor:
- 7mm - 10mm (RHA, Armoured Glass)
Mobility:
- ?? km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
🛞2K22 (Rank VII; BR 10.7)
You guessed it! A Russian Export!!! :D
Stats:
Armament:
- 2x 30mm 2A38 Autocannons (AP-T, HEF-I)
- 8x 9M311 SAMs
Armor:
- 9mm - 15mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 71 km/h Forward
- 71 km/h Back
9K33 (Rank VIII; BR 11.0)
A Russian export… BUT it would be new to the game and would be a new a d fun vehicle to play with.
Stats:
Armament:
- 6x 9M33M3 SAMs
Armor:
- 9mm - 15mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 80 km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
QRSAM (Rank VIII; BR 11.7)
A Indian venture to crate a Quick-Reaction SAM system, recently gone under successful trials and is now soon to enter service.
Stats:
Armament:
- 2x QRSAM SAM Launchers
Armor:
- 9mm - 15mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ?? km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
Extras - Premium Vehicles
Marmon-Herrington Mk.III (Rank I; BR 1.0)
A South African armored car widely used by the Indian army in WW2 in North Africa and the East Indies.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 14mm Boys Anti-Tank Rifle (AP, AP-T)
- 2x 7.7mm Vickers Machine Gun (Coax., Roof)
Armor:
- 6mm - 12mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 88.5 km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
M3 CDL (Rank II; BR 2.0)
Some British M3 CDLs (Canal Defense Lights) did make it to India under the 43rd RTR and were stationed here for the planned invasion of Malaya in February 1946, the war with Japan came to an end before this of course. The CDLs did see a form of action however, by assisting the Calcutta Police in the riots of 1946 with great success.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 75mm M3 Cannon (AP, APCBC, HE)
- 1x 37mm M5 Cannon (AP, APCBC)
- 3x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Guns (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 38mm - 51mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 43 km/h Forward
- 6 km/h Back
M4A2 Fisher Production (Rank II; BR 4.0)
India received a handful of M4A2s produced by the Fisher Tank Arsenal, seeing minor differences to the standard M4 Tank.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 75mm M3 Cannon (AP, APCBC, HE)
- 2x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Guns (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 38mm - 76mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 45 km/h Forward
- 6 km/h Back
M4 D-58T (Rank III; BR 5.0)
India retrofitted the gun of a PT-76 onto a M4 Sherman. Why? I don’t know, why don’t you ask them?
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 76mm D-58T Cannon (APCR, HEATFS, HE)
- 2x 7.62mm M1919A4 Machine Guns (Coax., Hull)
Armor:
- 38mm - 76mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 45 km/h Forward
- 6 km/h Back
OFB 105 (Rank III; BR 5.3)
India’s Ordinance Factory Board stuck a 105mm cannon onto a BMP, just 'cause… its cool…
or probably for its mobility… yea…Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Garuda v.1 Cannon (HE, HE-VT)
Armor:
- 5mm - 30mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~73 km/h Forward
- ~12 km/h Back
Bharat ULH (Rank III; BR 5.7)
A 155’ on a truck… Its quite Beautiful, really.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 155mm Bharat ULH Howitzer (HE, HE-VT)
Armor:
- 5mm - 20mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~?? km/h Forward
- ~?? km/h Back
AVRE CVRDE (Rank IV; BR 5.7)
India experimented with captured Pakistani APC to turn them into SPHs.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm L13A1 Howitzer (HE, HE-VT, HESH, Smoke)
- 1x 7.62mm L4A4 Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 38mm - 44mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~17 km/h Back
Vijayanta GBT (Rank IV; BR 6.0)
The Vijayanta GBT 155 was a Joint-Venture with the Royal Ordinance to create a 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer for the Indian Army, seeing a Vijayanta tank with its turret replaced by a custom-built turret equipped with a 39-Caliber 155mm howitzer by Royal Ordinance. Although being thoroughly tested, the project was abandoned and was never adopted into service.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 155mm 39-Calibre Royal Ordinance Howitzer (HE, HE-VT)
Armor:
- 5mm - 30mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~45 km/h Forward
- ~10 km/h Back
Pinaka Mk.I (Rank V; BR 7.0)
India’s Heavy MLRS, used for border protection and standoff.
Stats:
Armament:
- 12x Pinaka Rockets (HE, HEAT)
Armor:
- 6mm - 20mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ?? km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
BTR-80 PGR (Rank V; BR 7.3)
A BTR-80 used by the Bangladeshi Presidents Guard Regiment.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm 2A72 Autocannon (AP-T, APDS, HEF-T, HEF-I)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 6mm - 23mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 97 km/h Forward
- 14 km/h Back
DRDO 90 (Rank V; BR 7.7)
A private venture by DRDO to create a light tank by equipping a BMP with a 90mm turret, although tested, it did not go anywhere.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 90mm CN-90-F3 Cannon (APBC, APCBC, HE)
- 1x 7.62mm Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 6mm - 40mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ?? km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
FamaGusta JX 202 (Rank V; BR 7.7)
A Centurion used by Indian war hero 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 84mm OQF Mk.I Cannon (APCBC, APDS, HE)
- 1x 7.92mm BESA Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 35mm - 195mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 48 km/h Forward
- 14 km/h Back
Bhim (Rank V; BR 8.0)
A 155mm SPH that was built by South Africa for the Indian Army, being cleared for production until the manufacturing company, Denel, was blacklisted due to corruption, canceling the production.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 155mm Denel L52-G5 Howitzer (HE, HEVT)
- 1x 7.62mm FN MAG Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 14.5mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 60 km/h Forward
- 30 km/h Back
Sarath NBC (Rank VI; BR 8.3)
Reconnaissance variant of the Sarath capable of withstanding NBC attacks.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm 2A42 Autocannon (AP-T, HE-T, HEI)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Coaxial MG
- 1x 9M113 Konkurs ATGM
Armor:
- 6mm - 40mm (HHRA, Composites)
Mobility:
- 70 km/h Forward
- 12 km/h Back
Vijayanta (Rank VI; BR 8.3)
Already In the game…
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Royal Ordinance L7A1 Cannon (APDS, HESH, HEATFS)
- 1x 12.7mm L21A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L3A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L37A1 Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 20mm - 100mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 54 km/h Forward
- 13 km/h Back
Vijayanta Marconi (Rank VI; BR 8.3)
The Vijayanta Mk.1 Marconi would see 70 Mk.I tanks see the retrofitting of the British Marconi SFCS 600 Fire Control System, seeing minor improvements to the firing capability.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Royal Ordinance L7A1 Cannon (APDS, HESH, HEATFS)
- 1x 12.7mm L21A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L3A1 Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 7.62mm L37A1 Machine Gun (Roof)
Armor:
- 20mm - 100mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 54 km/h Forward
- 13 km/h Back
DRDO 105 (Rank VI; BR 8.7)
A Light Tank prototype developed by the DRDO in the late 70’s, essentially a BMP chassis with a French turret and 105mm cannon.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm TS-90 Cannon (APFSDS, APDS, HESH)
- 1x 7.62mm Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 6mm - 40mm (HHRA, RHA,)
Mobility:
- 60 km/h Forward
- 10 km/h Back
Kestrel TD (Rank VII; BR 10.0)
The original tech demonstrator for the Kestrel, using more western technologies and equipment.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm Autocannon (APFSDS, APDS, HE-VT)
- 1x 12.7mm Machine Gun (RCWS)
- 1x 7.62mm Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 2x Javelin ATGM Launchers
Armor:
- ?mm - ??mm (STANAG I, STANAG IV)
Mobility:
- 100 km/h Forward
- 10 km/h Forward (in Water)
- ?? km/h Back
BMP-2M Rafael (Rank VII; BR 10.3)
A modified BMP-2 chassis with a Rafael Sampson Mk.II Turret as a venture and possible proposal for India’s FICV program.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm Orbital ATK Mk.44S (APFSDS, APDS, HE-VT)
- 1x 7.62mm Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 2x Spike ATGM Launchers
Armor:
- ?mm - ??mm (STANAG I, STANAG IV)
Mobility:
- 70 km/h Forward
- 12 km/h Back
BMP-M2 Excalibur (Rank VII; BR 10.7)
A Heavily modernized and uparmored BMP-2 chassis with a Rafael Sampson Mk.II Turret as a venture and possible proposal for India’s FICV program.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm Orbital ATK Mk.44S (APFSDS, APDS, HE-VT)
- 1x 7.62mm Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 2x Spike ATGM Launchers
Armor:
- ?mm - ??mm (STANAG I, STANAG IV)
Mobility:
- ~ 70 km/h Forward
- ~ 12 km/h Back
T-90MS (Rank VIII; BR 11.7)
The T-90MS is the Russian export-variant of the T-90AM, largely meant for purchase by India, as a result being specialized to better function in environments found in India.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 125mm 2A46M-5 Cannon (APFSDS, HEATFS, HE, ATGM)
- 1x 12.7mm 6P49MT Machine Gun (RCWS)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 40mm - 235mm (CHA, RHA, HHRA, Composite, ERA)
Mobility:
- 67 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
Extras - Squadron Vehicles
Sarath BUSK (Rank VI; BR 8.7)
A BMP with the BUSK (*BMP Urban Survival Kit) kit equipped, seeing add-on armor and overall improvments.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm 2A42 Autocannon (AP-T, HE-T, HEI)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x 9M113 Konkurs ATGM
Armor:
- 6mm - 40mm (HHRA, Composites)
Mobility:
- 70 km/h Forward
- 12 km/h Back
Ajeya FWMP (Rank VI; BR 9.3)
A Ajeya Tank with the FWMP (Full Width Mine Plow) kit equipped.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 125mm 2A46 Cannon (APFSDS, HEATFS, HE, ATGM)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 40mm - 400mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- 67 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
Bhishma TWMP (Rank VI; BR 10.3)
Also already in the game… :D
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 125mm 2A46M-5 Cannon (APFSDS, HEATFS, HE-TF, ATGM)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 30mm - 120mm (RHA), +420mm (ERA)
Mobility:
- 67 km/h Forward
- 5 km/h Back
Extras - Event Vehicles
🛞M2 T30 RL (Rank II; BR 2.7)
A M2 Half-Track with the T-30 MLRS system.
Stats:
Armament:
- 2x Triple-Barrel T-30 Rocket Launchers
Armor:
- 6mm - 13mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- 83 km/h Forward
- 19 km/h Back
LTPA 713 105 (Rank III; BR 5.0)
A TATA Truck with the Garuda 105 Ultra-Light Cannon on the back… SHEEEE-
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Gaurda v.1 Howitzer (HE, HE-VT)
Armor:
- 5mm - 15mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ?? km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
BMP Abhay (Rank V; BR 8.7)
A BMP chassis equipped with the prototype turret to the Abhay IFV.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 40mm Bofors L/70 Autocannon (APFSDS, HE)
- 1x 30mm AGS-17 Automatic Grenade Launcher
- 2x BEL/MILAN ATGM Launcher
- 1x 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 6 - 30mm (RHA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~12 km/h Back
Kestrel 105 (Rank VI; BR 9.0)
A Fire-Support Variant of the Kestrel APC, equipped with a 105mm cannon.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm DRDE Cannon (APFSDS, HE)
- 1x 7.62mm Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- ?mm - ??mm (RHA, STANAG)
Mobility:
- 100 km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
Tank-EX (Rank VII; BR 10.0)
Tank-EX refers to the Tank-EX program, a military venture to bring India’s T-72 tanks to the new era by retrofitting modified Arjun turrets onto them. Tested in 2002, the program was cancelled due to being strategically unnecessary, expensive, and would prove difficult to preform maintenance on. Interestingly, The Tank-EX programs would see the testing of Israel’s LAHAT missile, however it was also abandoned, replaced by India’s SAMHO.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 120mm ARDE Cannon (APFSDS, HE, CLGM)
- 1x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 40mm - ???mm (RHA, CHA, Kanchan Composite)
Mobility:
- ~65 km/h Forward
- ~5 km/h Back
🏆Bhishma Biathlon 2015 (Rank VII; BR 10.0)
*[🏆] - Tournament Champion Prize Vehicle
The Bhishma Biathlon Variant is a Mk.II Bhishma Tank that sees the removal of components such as a its frontal ERA blocks, side skirts, and some internal components, with upgrades to its engine and FCS to compete in the annual Russian Tank Biathlon. As a result, the tank is significantly faster and more nimble than its frontline counterparts, at the loss of significant protection.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 125mm 2A46M-5 Cannon (APFSDS, HEATFS, HE-TF, ATGM)
- 1x 12.7mm KSV Machine Gun (Roof)
- 1x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 30mm - 120mm (RHA), +420mm (ERA)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ~5 km/h Back
BMP SPIKE (Rank VII; BR 10.3)
A modernized BMP-2 with spike missiles, a improved gun, and upgraded optics.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 30mm 2A42 Autocannon (AP-T, APDS, HEF-I)
- 1x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax.)
- 1x Spike Missile launcher
Armor:
- 5mm - 30mm (RHA, CHA)
Mobility:
- ~73 km/h Forward
- ~7 km/h Forward (In Water)
- ~12 km/h Back
Arjun TD (Rank VII; BR 10.3)
One of the earliest photos of Arjun, this shows arjun when it was just a proof-of-concept tech demonstrator in 1989 after consulting with Krauss-Maffei to create a working prototype. The turret looks blocky due to experimentations with composite armor, however the chassis looks near-identical to the production-model Arjun Mk.1.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 120mm ARDE Cannon (APFSDS, HE)
- 1x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax.)
Armor:
- 40mm - ???mm (RHA, CHA, Kanchan Composite)
Mobility:
- ~70 km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
Harimau (Rank VII; BR 10.7)
Indonesian Joint-Venture with Turkey to produce a light tank.
Stats:
Armament:
- 1x 105mm Cockerill 3105 cannon (APFSDS, HESH, CLGM)
- 2x 7.62mm MAG Machine Gun (Coax., Roof)
Armor:
- ??mm - ???mm (RHA, CHA, STANAG 4569)
Mobility:
- 78 km/h Forward
- ?? km/h Back
Extras - Drones
Rustom-2:
Indigenous scout drone used by the Indian Army.
Archer SR-UAV:
Indian light strike drone inspired by the Turkish bayraktar drone.
Stats:
- Armament:
- 2x ATGMs
Heron Mk.II:
Israeli upgraded scout/strike drone used by India.
Stats:
- Armament:
- 2x ATGMs
🛞MQ-9:
US scout/strike drone used by India.
Stats:
- Armament:
- 2x ATGMs
Additional Stuffs:
India's Armor
Kanchan Composites:
So while Russia has Texolite, most western nations use Chobham, India has its own composite armor, known as Kanchan. While the current version, Kanchan Mk.2 is classified for obvious reasons, we know the composition of Mk.1 Kanchan, and from it can make relatively safe assumptions to what it is comprised of. Mk.1 Kanchan is made from layers of RHA, Ceramic, Fiberglass, and Aluminum Oxide, with a handful of plastics and minor elements to create it.
The resulting composite, when equiped on the Arjun Mk.1, reported being capable of withstanding a direct front hit from a T-72’s D-10 gun, regardless of ammunition, at point blank, as well as withstanding HESH and APFSDS, even resisting israeli APFSDS rounds. In theory then, the Kanchan Mk.2 armour seen on newer arjuns should be as capable to defend from modern rounds as well.
The Kanchan plates within the Arjuns are estimated to be between 315 and 350mm thick, with inserts on the Arjuns, and thinner add-on and aplique armor on Vijayanta tanks.
Indian APS
India currently operates mainly “Soft-Kill” Active Protection Systems on its Arjun and Bhishma tanks, however has been experimenting with “Hard-Kill” Systems, particularly using Rafael’s Trophy System on its Bhishma Tanks, and is currently developing its own APS, known as Rakshak.
Previously, the indian company TATA and swedish Saab company were collaborating to create a APS system for Arjun and Bhishma known as the LEDS 150, and despite being slated for production, never entered service.
Indian Munitions
Nag ATGM
The Nag is a Tandem-HEAT, All-Weather, Fire & Forget ATGM indigenous to India, being the first of its kind in their arsenal.
Type:
- IIR ATGM
Range:
- 4km - 5km
Angles of Attack:
-
Front/Direct
-
Top-Down
SAMHO ATGM
The Semi-Active Mission Homing Missile is a Gun-Launched, Tandem-HEAT ATGM designed to be fired out of the 120mm guns of Arjun tanks.
Type:
- Semi-Active Laser Homing ATGM
Range:
- ~3km
Angles of Attack:
- Front/Direct
Trishul SAM
The Trishul is a SAM designed by the Indian DRDO as a rapid-response, short-range SAM used in the 2000’s.
Type:
- Command Line-of-Sight SAM
Range:
- ~9km
Angles of Attack:
- Proximity Fuse
India In Game:
India’s vehicles already in game are mostly well-liked, and thus I believe a tree with completely unique, but competitive vehicles from India would also be a fantastic addition to the game with incredible potential, and would help represent a decent amount of war thunder’s player base. It would be in a similar situation to China, with a solid lineup of top-tier, however would see many copy-pastes from other nations. This can be partially remedied similar to how Israel was done, having copy-pastes being somewhat unique with retextures.
The BIG Issue: Vehicle Transferring.
To my knowledge, vehicles have never been moved from one nation to another, however I believe it should be done to remain consistent, and they should have a automatic unlock to the TT and keep bonuses and such, however if it cant be done… oh well ig ¯\(ツ)/¯
Also…
India is a nation with a thriving variety of aircraft, helicopters, and ships that would make fantastic additions should India become a independent nation, such as:
Coastal/Littorial
HDMLs:
HMIS Sutlej:
HMIS Assam:
HMIS Tir:
Sources:
Lotta Sources...
..: iDEX - Innovation for Defence Excellence :..
Bhim self-propelled howitzer - Wikipedia
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/bhim.htm
Ground vehicles - War Thunder Wiki
List of equipment of the Indian Army - Wikipedia
DRDO Abhay (Fearless) IFV Technology Demonstrator
DRDO Arjun Main Battle Tank (2006)
Indian Army (IA): Equipment and News - Page 9
Trishul (missile) | Military Wiki | Fandom
https://www.militarytoday.com/apc/kestrel.htm
The British Abbot 105mm Self propelled Gun - TankNutDave.com
https://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2023/02/05/the-indian-army-have-a-new-tank-killer/
Vijayanta Main Battle Tank (1965)
https://www.defense-aerospace.com/india-test-fires-trishul-missile-dec-22/
Indian army to receive 100 more South Korean K9 Vajra self propelled howitzers
T-90M Bhishma Main Battle Tank (MBT)
https://www.militarytoday.com/tanks/arjun.htm
The Indian T-90 Bhishma Tank - TankNutDave.com
https://www.drdo.gov.in/app/technology-cluster-links/labs-products-detail/2632/174
https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/weapons/342-Vijayanta.html
Also found these while researching, would be cool no?
Potential Pfps
