IIT Madras Revolutionizes Artillery: Ramjet Shells Boost Gun Range by 50%
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News18•12-01-2026, 21:13
IIT Madras Revolutionizes Artillery: Ramjet Shells Boost Gun Range by 50%
- •IIT Madras successfully developed and tested ramjet-assisted artillery shells, extending gun range by nearly 50%.
- •The innovation embeds a compact ramjet engine inside a standard 155 mm artillery shell, replacing the conventional base-bleed unit.
- •Trials showed significant range increases: ATAGS from 40 km to 70 km, K9 Vajra from 36 km to 62 km, and Dhanush from 30 km to 55 km.
- •The project, launched in 2020 with the Indian Army, underwent extensive trials at Deolali and Pokhran, validating performance.
- •This indigenous breakthrough enhances existing gun systems without new platforms, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.
Why It Matters: IIT Madras's ramjet shells significantly boost artillery range, enhancing India's defense capabilities indigenously.
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