The Russian side, within the framework of participation in the tender, will offer India technologies for the production of Russian Sprut-SDM1 light tanks. This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the General Director of Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev.
“Rosoboronexport with the Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank will definitely take part in the Indian tender for the supply of light tanks and will even offer the transfer of technology and, most likely, the localization of production of individual units and assemblies,” Mikheev said.
The head of the company noted that the Sprut-SDM1 remains the only vehicle in its class that possesses the firepower of a main battle tank. The light vehicle can overcome water obstacles, shoot on water and perform tasks in high altitude conditions.
“Sprut-SDM1” is equipped with a smoothbore gun of 125 mm caliber. The tank can use ammunition that is included in the ammunition load of the Indian T-72M1 and T-90S. The vehicle also received a guided weapon system that allows it to hit targets with a missile at a range of up to five kilometers.
In September, “Sprut-SDM1” was dropped from the tower as part of tests that demonstrated the capabilities of the vehicle during landing. The machine remained operational under maximum overload conditions.
