The Dhanush gun system was showcased for the first time at the 71st Republic Day parade Today.
ABOUT DHANUSH GUN SYSTEM
▪️It is a product of joint efforts by the OFB and the Indian Army with contributions from DRDO and several other organization.
▪️It is the first long-range artillery gun to be produced in India and has been billed as a success of the government’s Make in India initiative.
▪️The 155 mm/45-calibre gun system is a towed Howitzer.The gun has a maximum range of 36.5 km and has the capability of automatic alignment and positioning.
▪️The gun is intended for use in all kinds of terrain. The self-propulsion unit allows it to negotiate and deploy itself in mountainous areas with ease.
▪️It has been mechanically upgraded to fire standard NATO 155 mm ammunition and can accommodate both boll bags and the bimodular charge system (BMCS) which have resulted in increasing the range.
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