India\u2019s Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) developed Kanchan as a mixed-material armor. It is designed to defend the Arjun MBT and also assists in upgrading the Vijayanta tanks. The name \u201cKanchan\u201d is taken from Kanchan Bagh in Hyderabad, where DMRL can located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Details:
\u2022 Development:
Development in Kanchan began in the 1980s.
\u2022 Composition:
The material consists of ceramic, aluminum oxide, fibreglass and various other ingredients.
\u2022 Thickness:
There are plates of two thicknesses available: 350 mm (14 inches) and 315 mm (12.4 inches).
\u2022 Protection:
Kanchan\u2019s armor structure is built with components that are deployed and removed to absorb the shock of incoming bullets and other projectiles.
\u2022 Performance:
Kanchan has received positive reviews for firing at tanks using various anti-tank projectiles during trials.
\u2022 Applications:
It is installed as the main armor on pre-production Mark-I Arjun tanks and used to upgrade the armor of Vijayanta tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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