RECOGNITION FEATURES OF THE INDIAN-PRODUCED SP-139

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CIA-RDP78T05698A000200040002-0
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1
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December 28, 2016
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June 23, 2011
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2
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Publication Date: 
February 2, 1977
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MISC
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Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/23: CIA-RDP78TO5698A000200040002-0 SUBJECT AREA: GROUND FORCES DISTRIBUTION: ALL PIs 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 AVADI TK ASSY PLNT HV VEH FCF 25X11 25X1 LOCATION(S) BALASO_RE ORD RSCH FAC PEE 25X1 25X1 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 DIVISION RAD BRANCH ASB COPY NO. 25X1 4?? (7-74)1327 E- o) ROOM 3S240 WARNING NOTICF Sensitive Intelligen25X1 and Methods In--. -,;t Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/23: CIA-RDP78TO5698A000200040002-0