Self-propelled howitzer "MSTA-S" on trial in India

[Water Car Engineer]

SAU 2S19M1-155 "MSTA-S" manufactured by JSC "SPC" Uralvagonzavod "was presented of" Rosoboronexport "in the last stage of the endless Indian Army tender for the selection of 155-mm / 52 self-propelled howitzer. The last goal of the Indian Army provide for direct purchase of 100 systems manufacturer, followed by licensed construction company ACS to 400 in India.

In the final stage of the tender only competitor 2S19M1-155 "MSTA-S" stood the South Korean 155mm Self-propelled howitzer K9 Thunder.

 

[Zarvan]

SAU 2S19M1-155 "MSTA-S" manufactured by JSC "SPC" Uralvagonzavod "was presented of" Rosoboronexport "in the last stage of the endless Indian Army tender for the selection of 155-mm / 52 self-propelled howitzer. The last goal of the Indian Army provide for direct purchase of 100 systems manufacturer, followed by licensed construction company ACS to 400 in India.

In the final stage of the tender only competitor 2S19M1-155 "MSTA-S" stood the South Korean 155mm Self-propelled howitzer K9 Thunder.

Good Artillery was needed by Indian Army

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Korean Thunder is the the competitor.

L&T want to produce it in India.

 

[The_Sidewinder]

Korean Thunder is the the competitor.

L&T want to produce it in India.

What will happen to DRDO made self propelled artillery?

 

[Water Car Engineer]

What will happen to DRDO made self propelled artillery?

Bhim? Well Denel recently got out of the blacklist and there was talks about going back to it, but it's really irrelevant now I think.

 

[The_Sidewinder]

Bhim? Well Denel recently got out of the blacklist and there was talks about going back to it, but it's really irrelevant now I think.

Yup I was talking about Bhim only. Lets hope this new trail will turn out well.

 

[GORKHALI]

K9 all the way.....They even allowed Full TOT for Turkey .

 

[Water Car Engineer]

K9 all the way.....They even allowed Full TOT for Turkey .

Not only that, but having seen L&T manage infrastructure projects like skyscrapers, metros, airports, seaports, etc. even though some of them being very complex projects and were even new to the company, I wanna see them produce armored front line vehicles now.


1.) Test L&T competence as a lead integrator
2.) Stronger defence relations with S. Korea
3.) Already a good platform

 

[Didact]

Not only that, but having seen L&T manage infrastructure projects like skyscrapers, metros, airports, seaports, etc. even though some of them being very complex projects and were even new to the company, I wanna see them produce armored front line vehicles now.


1.) Test L&T competence as a lead integrator
2.) Stronger defence relations with S. Korea
3.) Already a good platform

The problem with L&T is extremely poor human resources management which translates to the problem of employee retention.

The average work hours for a senior engineer is 14-16 hours daily. And yeah, there's no holiday on Sunday, forget weekends. Then the pay is hardly inspiring, and the HR just terrible. You're not an engineer at L&T, you're a glorified clerk, or worse laborer.

The fresh graduates are the lifeline of L&T. But due to the workload and lack of breaks, the best minds leave L&T immediately after the bond period is over.

It has to correct this if it wants to be more than just a EPC firm.

 

[GORKHALI]

The problem with L&T is extremely poor human resources management which translates to the problem of employee retention.

The average work hours for a senior engineer is 14-16 hours daily. And yeah, there's no holiday on Sunday, forget weekends. Then the pay is hardly inspiring, and the HR just terrible. You're not an engineer at L&T, you're a glorified clerk, or worse laborer.

The fresh graduates are the lifeline of L&T. But due to the workload and lack of breaks, the best minds leave L&T immediately after the bond period is over.

It has to correct this if it wants to be more than just a EPC firm.

Well I still remember my MBA placement days ,they came up with the offer of ₹4.5CTC with 2 years service agreement also 65% through out your academics compare to ₹8.2 LPA college average without so any riders.

 

[sathya]

The problem with L&T is extremely poor human resources management which translates to the problem of employee retention.

The average work hours for a senior engineer is 14-16 hours daily. And yeah, there's no holiday on Sunday, forget weekends. Then the pay is hardly inspiring, and the HR just terrible. You're not an engineer at L&T, you're a glorified clerk, or worse laborer.

The fresh graduates are the lifeline of L&T. But due to the workload and lack of breaks, the best minds leave L&T immediately after the bond period is over.

It has to correct this if it wants to be more than just a EPC firm.

Most private players extract work with less pay..

 

[migflug]

Go for k9. Russian products have unrealible supplies. Also it would enhance india S.Korea defence relation.

 

[Echo_419]

Not only that, but having seen L&T manage infrastructure projects like skyscrapers, metros, airports, seaports, etc. even though some of them being very complex projects and were even new to the company, I wanna see them produce armored front line vehicles now.


1.) Test L&T competence as a lead integrator
2.) Stronger defence relations with S. Korea
3.) Already a good platform

Exactly we should go for the Korean K-9

 

[Killswitch]

Wouldnt it be better if the towed, wheeled, and tracked artillery systems were based on the same gun? is it that hard to standardize equipment? Next thing you know the army will be complaining about buying spares for 3 different 155/52 guns.

 

[SanjeevaniButi]

Wouldnt it be better if the towed, wheeled, and tracked artillery systems were based on the same gun? is it that hard to standardize equipment? Next thing you know the army will be complaining about buying spares for 3 different 155/52 guns.

Since all of them are made in India, spare will never be an issue. Its an issue only if the parts are of foreign origin and subject to their export laws and uncertain pricing and delivery dates.