SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
The Indian Army recently conducted rigorous testing of the Garuda 105 Go Anywhere Gun, a groundbreaking mobile artillery system developed by Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL). The testing included an airdrop operation from an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster, showcasing the system’s capability to be deployed swiftly to any required location, thus underlining its strategic deployability and tactical mobility.
Designed as a lightweight, modular, and high-performance howitzer, the Garuda 105 aims to redefine the standards in light artillery with its advanced features. It stands out as a superior alternative to traditional systems like the 106mm Recoilless Rifle, 120mm Mortar, and other 105mm artillery due to its unique attributes, including low-cost precision strike capabilities.
The Garuda 105 employs an inventive hydraulic system for recoil reduction, which is a significant innovation in the field. This system allows the gun to be mounted on a much smaller platform than typically required for such artillery, making it not only more mobile but also reducing the logistical footprint for military operations. KSSL’s proprietary Hybrid Recoil technology, along with the use of high-strength aluminum, has dramatically decreased the gun’s weight from the conventional three and a half tonnes to just 900 kg. This reduction in weight enhances the system’s versatility, enabling it to be mounted on vehicles like the TATA 4X4, transforming it into a mobile artillery unit that can be quickly positioned and repositioned as needed in combat scenarios.
The Garuda 105 is equipped with automated digital fire control, which, combined with semi-fixed 105mm cartridges, ensures rapid emplacement and an exceptionally fast time to first round fire. This capability is critical for providing immediate fire support in dynamic battlefield conditions, where speed can be the difference between victory and defeat.
The airdrop test from the IAF’s C-17 was not just a demonstration of mobility but also a validation of the Garuda 105’s robustness and readiness for operational deployment. The gun has undergone extensive testing both in India and abroad, confirming its reliability under various environmental and operational conditions. Its design, which includes the hybrid metallurgy for reduced recoil, has been a focal point of these tests, proving the system’s innovative approach to artillery design.
As per Industrial sources close to idrw.org, the Indian Army is keen to acquire Garuda 105 due to its ability operate in high altitude region and might procure upto 200 units in near future.
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