Chandrapur-based DND Enterprises has achieved a significant milestone in India’s defence indigenisation efforts by successfully developing pre-heating systems for the Indian Army’s Russian-origin T-90 and T-72 main battle tanks deployed at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) along China. The first commercial batch of these indigenously manufactured pre-heaters is being delivered today, marking an important advancement in reducing India’s dependence on foreign suppliers for critical defence components.
The Critical Role of Pre-Heaters in Cold Weather Operations: Operational Challenges in Extreme Cold Conditions
Chandrapur-based DND Enterprises has achieved a significant milestone in India’s defence indigenisation efforts by successfully developing pre-heating systems for the Indian Army’s Russian-origin T-90 and T-72 main battle tanks deployed at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) along China. The first commercial batch of these indigenously manufactured pre-heaters is being delivered today, marking an important advancement in reducing India’s dependence on foreign suppliers for critical defence components. The Critical Role of Pre-Heaters in Cold Weather Operations: Operational Challenges in Extreme Cold Conditions
sources, the pre-heating systems generate a conducive temperature for the engines to operate smoothly even in frigid areas like the LAC. Without these systems, the tanks would be immobilized, significantly compromising India’s defensive capabilities in strategic border areas. Technical Performance And Specifications The pre-heating process typically takes between 20-30 minutes to adequately warm the engine in extreme cold conditions, as noted in documentation from Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL). This duration allows various fluids and components to reach optimal operating temperatures before engine start-up, preventing stress on the engine and ensuring proper combustion upon ignition.
