RECOGNITION FEATURES OF THE INDIAN-PRODUCED SP-139

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T05698A000200040002-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 23, 2011
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: February 2, 1977
• Content Type: MISC

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Recognition Features of the Indian-produced SP-139
DATE
2 February 197'25X1
IEG PI NOTICE
No. o -7 17
COMMENT: The SP-139 combines a 130m Soviet M-46 Gun Tube with a lengthened Vijayanta
Tank chassis, both of which are produced under license in India. Oryi
The vehicle has been observed both with and without the super- 25X1
structure. The superstructure when present is located forward of center with the gun
tube overhanging the rear of the chassis. The SP-139 is entering production at the
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DISCLAIMER - This is an informal communication intended for circulation within NPIC/IEG only. The conclusions are the opinion of the originator
at the time of issue. Supporting or contrasting views are welcomed, and should be directed to the nrininator
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