MBT Arjun

Arjun is a supporting character from the Leonard Cinematic Universe. He was created in India by the DRDO, as a countermeasure to the potential of Pakistan arming it's Ground Forces with the M1AIM Abrams (export version lacking the DU composite). He is a welcome addition to Len 10's arsenal; stronger than any armored vehicle in existence, capable of influencing international politics.

He is Leonard's and Len 10's private limo.

Appearance
Arjun bears similarities with the Leopard 2A4 from Germany, although his colour palette was originally meant to fit the borders between India and Pakistan. This ultimately gives his blocky turret appearance a resemblance to the Leo. 2A4's. The updated version includes an all composite modular armor pack named Kanchan, and a more powerful, experimental shell type named Penetration-Cum Blast (PCB).

Personality
Loves Chicken Biryani, Hates Pakistan.

Powers

 * Strongest tank shell made by man
 * Chad front and side armour
 * Banging looks
 * Power of Modi flows through his fuel lines

Weaknesses

 * Rifled main guns
 * Rear shots
 * Pakistani propaganda

Planning and development
The DRDO, with its Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) as the main laboratory, was tasked to develop the hull, armour, turret, running gear and gun for the tank, with the powerpack being imported.

Although the development of the tank began in 1972 by the CVRDE, it was only in 1996 that the Indian government decided to mass-produce the tank at Indian Ordnance Factory's production facility in Avadi.

When first accepted for service in the army, the Arjun relied heavily on foreign components and technology. Initially close to 50% of the tank's components were imported, which included the engine, transmission, gun barrel, tracks, and fire control system. However, several of these have since been replaced by indigenous systems or are being supplied by Indian companies. Recent comments from Army sources indicate that the Russian T-90S will form the mainstay of its future force, despite that tank's performance issues in hot weather.

The Arjun project experienced serious budget overruns and repeated delays that resulted in a development time of over 37 years. A complicating factor was that advances in technology and the threat environment in the intervening years led to multiple revision of requirements by the Army. While the government sanctioned ₹15.5 crore (equivalent to ₹374 crore or US$52.4 million in 2019) for the initial design in May 1974, by 1995, DRDO had spent ₹300 crore (equivalent to ₹14 billion or US$201.7 million in 2019) on development due to changing requirements and inflationary cost increases.