Dhanush artillery guns
Posted on : 06 Jan 2020
Views: 1104- Dhanush is the first indigenous artillery gun with a caliber of 155mm x 45mm.
- It is the first long-range artillery gun to be produced in India, having a range of 38 km, which is equipped with a navigation-based sighting system, onboard ballistic computation and an advanced day and night direct firing system.
- It has been developed by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), Kolkata based on requirements of the Indian Army and manufactured by Jabalpur-based Gun Carriage Factory (GCF) and 81% of its components are indigenously sourced.
- It is also referred to as Desi Bofors because Bofors.
- It has six-round magazines, instead of standard three rounds.
Article Related Questions
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Consider the following regarding Dhanush artillery guns
1.It is the first long-range artillery gun to be produced in India, which is equipped with a navigation-based sighting system.
2.It has six-round magazines, instead of standard three rounds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1.1 only
2.2 only
3.Both 1 and 2
4.Neither 1 nor 2
Right Ans : Both 1 and 2
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