Indian Army to Test DRDO’s Mounted Gun System That Fires & Scoots in 85 Seconds
One more atags clip
One more atags clip
DRDO MGS has completed all internal mobility & firing trials meeting internal requirements
- Next trials for operational requirements, needs 2-3 years for completion (Meaning order is 3-4 years away)
- 1st prototype weighs 31.5 tons, final weight will be <30 tons
- More DcPP can be taken up if any are interested. Currently its Bharat Forge.
- Production agency in charge of exports
- Next trials for operational requirements, needs 2-3 years for completion (Meaning order is 3-4 years away)
- 1st prototype weighs 31.5 tons, final weight will be <30 tons
- More DcPP can be taken up if any are interested. Currently its Bharat Forge.
- Production agency in charge of exports
This ATAGS based MGS can revolutionize and re-energise our Artillery. Hoping that IA inducts this en masse.
DRDO KSSL MGS to be evaluated by Army for 300 MGS initially, total need is for 700 - 800
Operation Sindoor: Artillery firepower played key role in hitting terror targets
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army’s Artillery arm played a major role in hitting terror targets in Pakistan and PoK under the Operation Sindoor jointly executed by the
The Indian Army’s Artillery arm played a major role in hitting terror targets in Pakistan and PoK under the Operation Sindoor jointly executed by the Air Force and the Army.
Of the nine terror targets, seven were destroyed by the Army, sources involved in the operation said.
“The Artillery guns were put to a precise and optimal use in destroying the seven identified terrorist camps in the PoK,” a source said.
“The Army had deployed Bofors, M777 and Soltam guns for maximum effect and every target was pulverised the way we had planned,” added the source. Another source said, “The ongoing modernisation, including the induction of drones, new ammunition and the guns improved indigenously, added to our target destruction”.
AWEIL annual report (2023-24) mentions collaboration with L&T for MGS contract.
Good decision by IA. The gun used to do high jump after every firing making every Olympians feel mediocre. The recoil looks uncontrollable for this gun.
Indian Army’s Dhanush guns production under CBI lens
CBI probes Dhanush gun scandal involving fake Chinese parts, raising concerns over artillery modernization and defense procurement efficiency.
It is going from bad to worse. They can forget about follow-on orders now.
A general comparison table for MGS:
| Comparison Point | Indian MGS | China PCL-181 | UK Mobile Fires Platform | Sweden Archer | Japan Type 19 | South Korea EVO-105 | France CAESAR | Germany RCH 155 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Caliber and Barrel Length | 155mm/52 cal | 155mm/52 cal | 155mm/52 cal (planned) | 155mm/52 cal | 155mm/52 cal | 105mm (lighter variant) | 155mm/52 cal | 155mm/52 cal |
| 2. Maximum Range (Standard Ammo) | >45 km | ~40-50 km | ~40-50 km (est.) | >50 km (with Excalibur) | ~40 km | ~18-20 km (due to caliber) | >40 km | >54 km (with V-LAP) |
| 3. Rate of Fire (Sustained) | 6 rounds/min | 4-6 rounds/min | 6 rounds/min (est.) | 8-10 rounds/min (burst) | 6 rounds/min | 6-8 rounds/min | 6 rounds/min | 9 rounds/min (automated) |
| 4. Mobility (Max Road Speed) | ~80 km/h | ~80 km/h | ~90 km/h | ~70 km/h | ~100 km/h | ~80 km/h | ~100 km/h | ~100 km/h |
| 5. Crew Size | 4-6 | 3-5 | 3 (automated est.) | 2-4 (highly automated) | 3-4 | 4-5 | 3-5 | 2 (remote-capable) |
| 6. Automation Level | Semi-automated (shoot-and-scoot in 85 sec) | Semi-automated with digital fire control | High (planned remote operation) | Fully automated loading/firing | Semi-automated | Basic automation | Semi-automated | Fully automated/remote-controlled |
| 7. System Weight | ~25-30 tons | ~25 tons | ~25-30 tons (est.) | ~30 tons | ~25 tons | ~15 tons (lighter) | ~18 tons | ~39 tons (armored) |
| 8. Deployment Time (Into/Out of Action) | <85 sec (shoot-and-scoot) | ~1-2 min | ~1 min (est.) | <30 sec | ~2 min | ~1-2 min | <60 sec | <20 sec (highly agile) |
| 9. Ammunition Capacity Onboard | 20-30 rounds | 27 rounds | 20-30 rounds (est.) | 21 rounds | 20 rounds | 40 rounds (smaller caliber) | 18 rounds | 30 rounds |
| 10. Protection and Survivability | Basic cab armor; high mobility for evasion | Armored cab; NBC protection | Armored (STANAG level est.) | Armored cab; mine protection | Basic armor; stealth features | Light armor | Light armor; modular | High armor (Boxer chassis); remote operation |
No, with *same rounds*, our mgs gives somewhat longer range.The German MGS. Superior in almost every way.
Also german one's weight is above the threshold set by Indian army.
(This along with german one being 7-8 times more expensive per unit, our is lot better for bang for buck).
For our needs, Drdo mgs is better than german one.
German One provides:-
+ faster firing rate
+ faster shoot scoot capabilities
+ ability to quickly fire entire magzine if need arise ( generally not required)
+ lower crew requirements
But german one also has:-
+more complexity
+ higher weight
+lot more expensive