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	'''Tank Ex''', or '''Karna Tank''', was the code name of the prototype [[main battle tank]] developed by the ~~Indian~~ [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in 2002 ~~as a upgrade of the~~ [[~~T-72M1~~\|~~T-72~~]] ~~based~~ [[T-72 ~~operators and variants#India\|~~Ajeya]]. Tank Ex was developed as an attempt of the development of the ~~Ajeya by DRDO in order to capitalize on the technology developed for that project~~.<ref name="MJ3">{{cite web \|url= http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|title= Tank-EX: DRDO's New Tank \|work= bharat-rakshak.com \|url-status= dead \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085514/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|archive-date= 2012-03-04 }}</ref> It was named after ''[[Karna]]'', ~~after one of~~ the ~~heroes~~ of the Indian epic ''The [[Mahabharata]]''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm\|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex}}</ref><ref name="MJ2">{{~~cite~~ web \|url=http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|title=Tank Ex~~/Tank EX \|work=military~~-~~today.com~~ \|access-date=2012-03-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/~~20120510170135~~/http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|archive-date=2012-05-10 \|url-status=~~live~~ }}</ref><ref name="MJ1">{{cite web \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex / Karna \|work=globalsecurity.org \|access-date=2006-09-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205092552/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|archive-date=2009-02-05 \|url-status=live }}</ref> It underwent six months of trials, but was subsequently rejected by the Indian Army. ~~Total~~ eight Tank Ex prototypes were built.<ref name="MJ2"/>		'''Tank Ex''', or '''Karna Tank''', was the code name of the prototype [[main battle tank]] developed by the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in 2002. Tank ex is based on existing [[Arjun (tank)\|Arjun]] and [[Ajeya MK1/MK2\|Ajeya]] tank. This MBT uses turret and weapon system's of the Arjun MBT and chassis of the T-72 M1 (Ajeya) MBT.<ref name="MJ2"/> Tank Ex was developed as an attempt to modernize India's existing Ajeya tanks, using technology derived from the development of the Arjun MBT.<ref name="MJ3">{{cite web \|url= http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|title= Tank-EX: DRDO's New Tank \|work= bharat-rakshak.com \|url-status= dead \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085514/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|archive-date= 2012-03-04 }}</ref> It was named after ''[[Karna]]'', the chief protagonist of the [[Indian epic poetry\|Indian epic]] ''The [[Mahabharata]]''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm\|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex}}</ref><ref name="MJ2">{{Cite web \|url=http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|title=Tank Ex - Prototype main battle tank \|access-date=2012-03-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510170135if_/http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|archive-date=2012-05-10 \|url-status=usurped}}</ref><ref name="MJ1">{{cite web \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex / Karna \|work=globalsecurity.org \|access-date=2006-09-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205092552/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|archive-date=2009-02-05 \|url-status=live }}</ref> It underwent six months of trials, but was subsequently rejected by the Indian Army. A total of eight Tank Ex prototypes were built.<ref name="MJ2"/>

	== History ==		== History ==
	The Tank Ex MBT uses the chassis of the T-72M1 (Ajeya) and turret and weapon system of the Arjun. It was developed in 2002 as a private venture and was intended to provide a solution for upgrading the Indian Army's ageing T-72M1 fleet. It was rejected by the Indian Army after eight prototypes and six months of trials.<ref name="MJ2"/>		The Tank Ex MBT uses the chassis of the T-72M1 (Ajeya) and the turret and weapon system of the Arjun. It was developed in 2002 as a private venture and was intended to provide a solution for upgrading the Indian Army's ageing T-72M1 fleet. It was rejected by the Indian Army after eight prototypes and six months of trials.<ref name="MJ2"/>

	On July 5, 2008, Gen. Dalip Bhardwaj, the Indian Army's Director General of Mechanized forces (DGMF), declared that the army had rejected Tank Ex. This was part of an announcement that there would be no further orders for [[Arjun MBT\|Arjun tanks]], and that the military would be inviting participants from various countries to discuss future tank developments.<ref>Rahul Bedi, “India Abandons Plans to Order More Arjun MBTs”, ''Jane's Defence Weekly,'' 16 July 2010, p 25.</ref>		On July 5, 2008, Gen. Dalip Bhardwaj, the Indian Army's Director General of Mechanized forces (DGMF), declared that the army had rejected Tank Ex. This was part of an announcement that there would be no further orders for [[Arjun MBT\|Arjun tanks]], and that the military would be inviting participants from various countries to discuss future tank developments.<ref>Rahul Bedi, “India Abandons Plans to Order More Arjun MBTs”, ''Jane's Defence Weekly,'' 16 July 2010, p 25.</ref>

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
	Weighing in at 47 tons, the Tank Ex is heavier than the T-72M1 (41 tons) and much lighter than the Arjun MBT, (58.4 tons). It has a {{Convert\|1000\|hp\|kW\|-2\|abbr=on}} power plant giving a power-to-weight ratio of {{Convert\|21\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}/ton for a total weight of 47 tons. This represents an improvement over the T-72M1's {{Convert\|20\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}/ton, with a weight of 41 tons and a {{Convert\|780\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}} power plant. The Tank Ex utilizes the Arjun MBT's 120 mm rifled gun firing unitary [[APFSDS]] and [[High explosive squash head\|HESH]] semi combustible cartridge case ammunition.<ref name="MJ2"/><ref name="MJ3"/> A total of 32 rounds are carried, as compared with 39 in the Arjun and 45 two piece rounds in the T-72.<ref name="MJ3"/> A [[global positioning system]] is provided for accurate navigation.<ref name="MJ3"/> This is a feature common to both the Arjun MBT and the Combat Improved ''Ajeya''.		Weighing in at 47 tons, the Tank Ex is heavier than the T-72M1 (41 tons) and much lighter than the Arjun MBT, (58.4 tons). It has a {{Convert\|1000\|hp\|kW\|-2\|abbr=on}} power plant giving a [[power-to-weight ratio]] of {{Convert\|21\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}/ton for a total weight of 47 tons. This represents an improvement over the T-72M1's {{Convert\|20\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}/ton, with a weight of 41 tons and a {{Convert\|780\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}} power plant. The Tank Ex utilizes the Arjun MBT's 120 mm rifled gun firing unitary [[APFSDS]] and [[High explosive squash head\|HESH]] semi combustible cartridge case ammunition.<ref name="MJ2"/><ref name="MJ3"/> A total of 32 rounds are carried, as compared with 39 in the Arjun and 45 two piece rounds in the T-72.<ref name="MJ3"/> A [[global positioning system]] is provided for accurate navigation.<ref name="MJ3"/> This is a feature common to both the Arjun MBT and the Combat Improved ''Ajeya''.

	The Tank Ex utilizes the "[[Kanchan armour\|Kanchan]]" [[composite armour]], especially over its frontal arc (turret as well as [[glacis]]), giving it protection against both Kinetic and [[High-explosive anti-tank warhead\|HEAT]] rounds.<ref name="MJ2"/><ref name="MJ3"/> The usage of the ''Arjun'' turret design indicates that the Tank Ex may also have its "ready" ammunition stored in the bustle (as in the Arjun), separated from the crew and provided with blow-off panels. This would be a significant protective feature comparable with Western design practices. The Tank Ex retains the T-72's mobility, with a road speed of 60 km/h<ref name="MJ2"/> and a cross-country speed of 40 km/h.<ref name="MJ3"/><ref name="MJ4">{{cite web \|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-08-08/India/27813410_1_t-72-main-battle-tank-mechanized-forces \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|title=DRDO offers new tank in place of Arjun }}{{dead link\|date=~~April 2021~~\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> With a maximum gradient climb of 30 degrees, it remains in line with all variants of the T-72, like the T-72BM. The Tank Ex is better at trench crossing with a capability of crossing 2.6 meters as compared to the T-72M1's 2.28 metres. The Tank Ex can also climb vertical obstacles up to 0.85 metres tall. The tank's shallow fording capabilities are quoted as 1.2 metres. The Tank Ex should also have the capability to fire the [[Israel]]i [[LAHAT]] missile from its gun-barrel, like the ''Arjun''.<ref name="MJ2"/>		The Tank Ex utilizes the "[[Kanchan armour\|Kanchan]]" [[composite armour]], especially over its frontal arc (turret as well as [[glacis]]), giving it protection against both Kinetic and [[High-explosive anti-tank warhead\|HEAT]] rounds.<ref name="MJ2"/><ref name="MJ3"/> The usage of the ''Arjun'' turret design indicates that the Tank Ex may also have its "ready" ammunition stored in the bustle (as in the Arjun), separated from the crew and provided with blow-off panels. This would be a significant protective feature comparable with Western design practices. The Tank Ex retains the T-72's mobility, with a road speed of 60 km/h<ref name="MJ2"/> and a cross-country speed of 40 km/h.<ref name="MJ3"/><ref name="MJ4">{{cite web \|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-08-08/India/27813410_1_t-72-main-battle-tank-mechanized-forces \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|title=DRDO offers new tank in place of Arjun }}{{dead link\|date=October 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> With a maximum gradient climb of 30 degrees, it remains in line with all variants of the T-72, like the T-72BM. The Tank Ex is better at trench crossing with a capability of crossing 2.6 meters as compared to the T-72M1's 2.28 metres. The Tank Ex can also climb vertical obstacles up to 0.85 metres tall. The tank's shallow fording capabilities are quoted as 1.2 metres. The Tank Ex should also have the capability to fire the [[Israel]]i [[LAHAT]] missile from its gun-barrel, like the ''Arjun''.<ref name="MJ2"/>

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	'''Tank Ex''', or '''Karna Tank''', was the code name of the [[main battle tank]] developed by the Indian [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in 2002~~. The tank was named after~~ [[~~Karna~~]] ~~who is~~ the ~~main protagonist~~ of the ~~Mahabharata~~.<ref name="~~MJ2~~">{{cite web \|url=http://www.~~military~~-~~today~~.com/~~tanks~~/~~tank_ex~~.~~htm~~ \|title=Tank ~~Ex/~~Tank EX \|work=~~military~~-~~today~~.com \|~~access~~-~~date~~=~~2012-03-21~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/~~20120510170135~~/http://www.~~military~~-~~today~~.com/~~tanks~~/~~tank_ex~~.~~htm~~ \|archive-date=2012-05-~~10 \|url-status=live~~ }}</ref><ref ~~name="MJ1"~~>{{~~cite~~ web \|url=~~http~~://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex / ~~Karna~~ \|work=~~globalsecurity~~.~~org~~ \|access-date=~~2006~~-09-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/~~20090205092552~~/http://www.~~globalsecurity~~.~~org~~/~~military~~/~~world/india/tank-ex~~.htm \|archive-date=~~2009~~-02-05 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Tank Ex was developed as a second attempt after the development of the [[T-72 operators and variants#India\|Ajeya]] (an upgraded [[T-72M1\|T-72]]) by DRDO in order to capitalize on the technology developed for that project.<ref name="~~MJ3~~">{{cite web \|url= http://www.~~bharat-rakshak~~.~~com~~/~~LAND-FORCES~~/~~Equipment~~/~~Others~~/~~351~~-~~Tank-Ex~~.~~html~~ \|title= ~~Tank~~-EX~~: DRDO's New~~ Tank \|work= ~~bharat-rakshak~~.~~com~~ \|~~url~~-~~status~~= ~~dead~~ \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/~~20120304085514~~/http://www.~~bharat-rakshak~~.~~com~~/~~LAND-FORCES~~/~~Equipment~~/~~Others~~/~~351~~-~~Tank-Ex~~.~~html~~ \|archive-date= ~~2012~~-03-04 }}</ref> It underwent six months of trials, but was subsequently rejected by the Indian Army. Total eight Tank Ex prototypes were built.<ref name="MJ2"/>		'''Tank Ex''', or '''Karna Tank''', was the code name of the prototype [[main battle tank]] developed by the Indian [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in 2002 as a upgrade of the [[T-72M1\|T-72]] based [[T-72 operators and variants#India\|Ajeya]]. Tank Ex was developed as an attempt of the development of the Ajeya by DRDO in order to capitalize on the technology developed for that project.<ref name="MJ3">{{cite web \|url= http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|title= Tank-EX: DRDO's New Tank \|work= bharat-rakshak.com \|url-status= dead \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085514/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|archive-date= 2012-03-04 }}</ref> It was named after ''[[Karna]]'', after one of the heroes of the Indian epic ''The [[Mahabharata]]''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm\|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex}}</ref><ref name="MJ2">{{cite web \|url=http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|title=Tank Ex/Tank EX \|work=military-today.com \|access-date=2012-03-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510170135/http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|archive-date=2012-05-10 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="MJ1">{{cite web \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex / Karna \|work=globalsecurity.org \|access-date=2006-09-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205092552/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|archive-date=2009-02-05 \|url-status=live }}</ref> It underwent six months of trials, but was subsequently rejected by the Indian Army. Total eight Tank Ex prototypes were built.<ref name="MJ2"/>

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	'''Tank Ex''', or '''~~MBT Ex~~''', was the code name of the [[main battle tank]] developed by the Indian [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in 2002. The tank was named after [[Karna]] who is the main protagonist of the Mahabharata.<ref name="MJ2">{{cite web \|url=http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|title=Tank Ex/Tank EX \|work=military-today.com \|access-date=2012-03-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510170135/http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|archive-date=2012-05-10 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="MJ1">{{cite web \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex / Karna \|work=globalsecurity.org \|access-date=2006-09-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205092552/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|archive-date=2009-02-05 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Tank Ex was developed as a second attempt after the development of the [[T-72 operators and variants#India\|Ajeya]] (an upgraded [[T-72M1\|T-72]]) by DRDO in order to capitalize on the technology developed for that project.<ref name="MJ3">{{cite web \|url= http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|title= Tank-EX: DRDO's New Tank \|work= bharat-rakshak.com \|url-status= dead \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085514/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|archive-date= 2012-03-04 }}</ref> It underwent six months of trials, but was subsequently rejected by the Indian Army. Total eight Tank Ex prototypes were built.<ref name="MJ2"/>		'''Tank Ex''', or '''Karna Tank''', was the code name of the [[main battle tank]] developed by the Indian [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in 2002. The tank was named after [[Karna]] who is the main protagonist of the Mahabharata.<ref name="MJ2">{{cite web \|url=http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|title=Tank Ex/Tank EX \|work=military-today.com \|access-date=2012-03-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510170135/http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|archive-date=2012-05-10 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="MJ1">{{cite web \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex / Karna \|work=globalsecurity.org \|access-date=2006-09-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205092552/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|archive-date=2009-02-05 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Tank Ex was developed as a second attempt after the development of the [[T-72 operators and variants#India\|Ajeya]] (an upgraded [[T-72M1\|T-72]]) by DRDO in order to capitalize on the technology developed for that project.<ref name="MJ3">{{cite web \|url= http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|title= Tank-EX: DRDO's New Tank \|work= bharat-rakshak.com \|url-status= dead \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085514/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|archive-date= 2012-03-04 }}</ref> It underwent six months of trials, but was subsequently rejected by the Indian Army. Total eight Tank Ex prototypes were built.<ref name="MJ2"/>

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	'''Tank Ex''', or '''MBT Ex''', was the code name of the [[main battle tank]] developed by the Indian [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in 2002. It was ~~rumoured the tank would be called ''~~[[Karna]]~~'', after one of~~ the ~~heroes~~ of the ~~Indian epic ''The [[~~Mahabharata~~]]''~~.<ref name="MJ2">{{cite web \|url=http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|title=Tank Ex/Tank EX \|work=military-today.com \|access-date=2012-03-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510170135/http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|archive-date=2012-05-10 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="MJ1">{{cite web \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex / Karna \|work=globalsecurity.org \|access-date=2006-09-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205092552/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|archive-date=2009-02-05 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Tank Ex was developed as a second attempt after the development of the [[T-72 operators and variants#India\|Ajeya]] (an upgraded [[T-72M1\|T-72]]) by DRDO in order to capitalize on the technology developed for that project.<ref name="MJ3">{{cite web \|url= http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|title= Tank-EX: DRDO's New Tank \|work= bharat-rakshak.com \|url-status= dead \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085514/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|archive-date= 2012-03-04 }}</ref> It underwent six months of trials, but was subsequently rejected by the Indian Army. Total eight Tank Ex prototypes were built.<ref name="MJ2"/>		'''Tank Ex''', or '''MBT Ex''', was the code name of the [[main battle tank]] developed by the Indian [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in 2002. The tank was named after [[Karna]] who is the main protagonist of the Mahabharata.<ref name="MJ2">{{cite web \|url=http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|title=Tank Ex/Tank EX \|work=military-today.com \|access-date=2012-03-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510170135/http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|archive-date=2012-05-10 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="MJ1">{{cite web \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex / Karna \|work=globalsecurity.org \|access-date=2006-09-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205092552/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|archive-date=2009-02-05 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Tank Ex was developed as a second attempt after the development of the [[T-72 operators and variants#India\|Ajeya]] (an upgraded [[T-72M1\|T-72]]) by DRDO in order to capitalize on the technology developed for that project.<ref name="MJ3">{{cite web \|url= http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|title= Tank-EX: DRDO's New Tank \|work= bharat-rakshak.com \|url-status= dead \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085514/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|archive-date= 2012-03-04 }}</ref> It underwent six months of trials, but was subsequently rejected by the Indian Army. Total eight Tank Ex prototypes were built.<ref name="MJ2"/>

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	'''Tank Ex''', or '''MBT Ex''', was the code name of the [[main battle tank]] developed by the Indian [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in 2002. It was rumoured the tank would be called ''[[Karna]]'', after one of the heroes of the Indian epic ''The [[Mahabharata]]''.<ref name="MJ2">{{cite web \|url=http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|title=Tank Ex/Tank EX \|work=military-today.com \|access-date=2012-03-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510170135/http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|archive-date=2012-05-10 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="MJ1">{{cite web \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex / Karna \|work=globalsecurity.org \|access-date=2006-09-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205092552/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|archive-date=2009-02-05 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Tank Ex was developed as a second attempt after the development of the [[T-72 operators and variants#India\|Ajeya]] (an upgraded [[T-72M1\|T-72]]) by DRDO in order to capitalize on the technology developed for that project.<ref name="MJ3">{{cite web \|url= http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|title= Tank-EX: DRDO's New Tank \|work= bharat-rakshak.com \|url-status= dead \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085514/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|archive-date= 2012-03-04 }}</ref> It underwent six months of trials, but was subsequently rejected by the Indian Army. Total eight Tank Ex prototypes were built.<ref name="MJ2"/>		'''Tank Ex''', or '''MBT Ex''', was the code name of the [[main battle tank]] developed by the Indian [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in 2002. It was rumoured the tank would be called ''[[Karna]]'', after one of the heroes of the Indian epic ''The [[Mahabharata]]''.<ref name="MJ2">{{cite web \|url=http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|title=Tank Ex/Tank EX \|work=military-today.com \|access-date=2012-03-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510170135/http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm \|archive-date=2012-05-10 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="MJ1">{{cite web \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex / Karna \|work=globalsecurity.org \|access-date=2006-09-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205092552/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm \|archive-date=2009-02-05 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Tank Ex was developed as a second attempt after the development of the [[T-72 operators and variants#India\|Ajeya]] (an upgraded [[T-72M1\|T-72]]) by DRDO in order to capitalize on the technology developed for that project.<ref name="MJ3">{{cite web \|url= http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|title= Tank-EX: DRDO's New Tank \|work= bharat-rakshak.com \|url-status= dead \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085514/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html \|archive-date= 2012-03-04 }}</ref> It underwent six months of trials, but was subsequently rejected by the Indian Army. Total eight Tank Ex prototypes were built.<ref name="MJ2"/>

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{{Infobox weapon
| name = Tank Ex/MBT Ex
| image = Indian Army Tank Ex in parade.jpg
| image_size = 240
| caption = Three-quarter front view of a Tank Ex in parade
| type = [[Main battle tank]]
| origin = [[India]]
| is_vehicle = yes

| service =
| used_by =
| wars =

| designer = [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]
| design_date =
| manufacturer = [[Heavy Vehicles Factory]]
| unit_cost =
| production_date=
| number = 8 prototypes<ref name="MJ2"/>
| variants =

| crew = 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader and Driver)
| length = {{convert|9.19|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|3.37|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|2.93|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|47|t|ST LT|lk=on}}
| armour = [[composite armour|Composite]]
| primary_armament = 120 mm [[tank gun]] <br>[[LAHAT]] [[ATGM]]
| secondary_armament = 12.7 mm AA [[machine gun|MG]] <br> 7.62 mm coaxial MG
| engine = [[diesel engine|Diesel]]
| engine_power = {{Convert|1000|hp|kW|-2|abbr=on}} power plant (as on the Combat Improved T-72)
| suspension = [[Hydropneumatic]]
| speed = {{convert|60|kph|abbr=on}} (road)<br>{{convert|40|kph|abbr=on}} (cross country)
| pw_ratio = {{Convert|21|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}/ton
| vehicle_range = {{convert|480|km|abbr=on}}<ref name="MJ2"/>
}}
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{{Post-Cold War tanks}}

'''Tank Ex''', or '''MBT Ex''', was the code name of the [[main battle tank]] developed by the Indian [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in 2002. It was rumoured the tank would be called ''[[Karna]]'', after one of the heroes of the Indian epic ''The [[Mahabharata]]''.<ref name="MJ2">{{cite web |url=http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm |title=Tank Ex/Tank EX |work=military-today.com |access-date=2012-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510170135/http://www.military-today.com/tanks/tank_ex.htm |archive-date=2012-05-10 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="MJ1">{{cite web |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm |title=MBT-EX / Tank-Ex / Karna |work=globalsecurity.org |access-date=2006-09-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205092552/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/tank-ex.htm |archive-date=2009-02-05 |url-status=live }}</ref> Tank Ex was developed as a second attempt after the development of the [[T-72 operators and variants#India|Ajeya]] (an upgraded [[T-72M1|T-72]]) by DRDO in order to capitalize on the technology developed for that project.<ref name="MJ3">{{cite web |url= http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html |title= Tank-EX: DRDO's New Tank |work= bharat-rakshak.com |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085514/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Others/351-Tank-Ex.html |archive-date= 2012-03-04 }}</ref> It underwent six months of trials, but was subsequently rejected by the Indian Army. Total eight Tank Ex prototypes were built.<ref name="MJ2"/>

== History ==
The Tank Ex MBT uses the chassis of the T-72M1 (Ajeya) and turret and weapon system of the Arjun. It was developed in 2002 as a private venture and was intended to provide a solution for upgrading the Indian Army's ageing T-72M1 fleet. It was rejected by the Indian Army after eight prototypes and six months of trials.<ref name="MJ2"/>

On July 5, 2008, Gen. Dalip Bhardwaj, the Indian Army's Director General of Mechanized forces (DGMF), declared that the army had rejected Tank Ex. This was part of an announcement that there would be no further orders for [[Arjun MBT|Arjun tanks]], and that the military would be inviting participants from various countries to discuss future tank developments.<ref>Rahul Bedi, “India Abandons Plans to Order More Arjun MBTs”, ''Jane's Defence Weekly,'' 16 July 2010, p 25.</ref>

== Specifications ==
Weighing in at 47 tons, the Tank Ex is heavier than the T-72M1 (41 tons) and much lighter than the Arjun MBT, (58.4 tons). It has a {{Convert|1000|hp|kW|-2|abbr=on}} power plant giving a power-to-weight ratio of {{Convert|21|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}/ton for a total weight of 47 tons. This represents an improvement over the T-72M1's {{Convert|20|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}/ton, with a weight of 41 tons and a {{Convert|780|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} power plant. The Tank Ex utilizes the Arjun MBT's 120 mm rifled gun firing unitary [[APFSDS]] and [[High explosive squash head|HESH]] semi combustible cartridge case ammunition.<ref name="MJ2"/><ref name="MJ3"/> A total of 32 rounds are carried, as compared with 39 in the Arjun and 45 two piece rounds in the T-72.<ref name="MJ3"/> A [[global positioning system]] is provided for accurate navigation.<ref name="MJ3"/> This is a feature common to both the Arjun MBT and the Combat Improved ''Ajeya''.

The Tank Ex utilizes the "[[Kanchan armour|Kanchan]]" [[composite armour]], especially over its frontal arc (turret as well as [[glacis]]), giving it protection against both Kinetic and [[High-explosive anti-tank warhead|HEAT]] rounds.<ref name="MJ2"/><ref name="MJ3"/> The usage of the ''Arjun'' turret design indicates that the Tank Ex may also have its "ready" ammunition stored in the bustle (as in the Arjun), separated from the crew and provided with blow-off panels. This would be a significant protective feature comparable with Western design practices. The Tank Ex retains the T-72's mobility, with a road speed of 60 km/h<ref name="MJ2"/> and a cross-country speed of 40 km/h.<ref name="MJ3"/><ref name="MJ4">{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-08-08/India/27813410_1_t-72-main-battle-tank-mechanized-forces |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=DRDO offers new tank in place of Arjun }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> With a maximum gradient climb of 30 degrees, it remains in line with all variants of the T-72, like the T-72BM. The Tank Ex is better at trench crossing with a capability of crossing 2.6 meters as compared to the T-72M1's 2.28 metres. The Tank Ex can also climb vertical obstacles up to 0.85 metres tall. The tank's shallow fording capabilities are quoted as 1.2 metres. The Tank Ex should also have the capability to fire the [[Israel]]i [[LAHAT]] missile from its gun-barrel, like the ''Arjun''.<ref name="MJ2"/>

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