ATAGS to be ready for user trial by early 2017: DRDO

July 14, 2016 21:00

Having successfully conducted the proof firing, India's first fully integrated Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System will be ready for user trials by early next year, the DRDO said today.

Giving details of the recent test of the 155 mm x 52 calibre ATAGS' armamament system, the Defence Research and Development Organisation said the project is being undertaken on a "mission mode".

The armament system of ATAGS mainly comprises barrel, breech mechanism, muzzle brake and recoil mechanism to fire 155 mm calibre ammunition held by Indian Army with a longer range, accuracy and precision and provides greater fire power.

ATAGS is configured with all-electric drive to ensure maintenance-free and reliable operation over a longer period of time, it said in a statement.

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