Question : Environmental Control System in Main Battle Tanks

(a) the number of T90 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) out of the total existing MBTs fitted with environmental control system;
(b) the current status of the tender for procurement of environmental control system and auxiliary power units for T90 MBTs;
(c) the time when the Ministry first received the request for procurement of environmental control system and auxiliary power units for T90 MBTs;
(d) the total number of T90 MBTs that were in need of environmental control system and auxiliary power units when the Ministry first received the proposal; and
(e) the reasons for the delay in procurement of such system?

MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI AJAY BHATT)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE


(a) None of the T-90 tanks in service in Indian Army are fitted with Environmental Control System.
(b) It is currently at prototype development stage.
(c) In September, 2003.
(d) Quantity 1657.
(e) The case is following the process of procurement cycle.

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