Why T-90 Tanks Are The ‘Most Feared’ Weapon In The Indian Armoury Against China: US Military Analyst Explains
Escalating tensions between the militaries of both India and China deploying heavy numbers of third-generation T-90 Bhishma Tanks with other artillery
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Why T-90 Tanks Are The ‘Most Feared’ Weapon In The Indian Armoury Against China: US Military Analyst Explains
However, the T-90M Bhishma— named after a great legend named Bhishma Pitamaha, from the Indian epic Mahabharata— has been specially designed to operate in the cold and harsh conditions of Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh regions of the country. The tanks can remain operational at even minus 40 degrees Ce lsius due to the use of special fuels which do not freeze in sub-zero temperatures. Escalating tensions between the militaries of both India and China, mixed with the adverse bone-chilling climatic conditions along the border region in Eastern Ladakh has forced PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to hold talks next month. Despite the developments, the armed forces of both nations have continued to gear up for a winter-war with New Delhi choosing to go an extra mile after deploying large numbers of Soviet/Russian made T-72 and T-90 tanks in the region. But can they be banked upon to win a war against Chinese forces in a region which can be unforgiving owing to its tough …
