K9 Vajra-T Self-Propelled Howitzer
Built by L&T at Hazira with over 50% indigenous content, the Vajra was rushed to Ladakh in 2020 with winterisation kits — proof that a desert gun could hold the Himalayas.
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Specifications
Crew
5
Weight
47 tonnes
Calibre
155 mm / 52 cal
Range
40+ km (ERFB-BB)
Rate of fire
6 rounds/min burst
Max speed
67 km/h
Capability index
Relative 0–100 index across our database for quick comparison; not an official rating.
Speed index — 58/100
Range index — 62/100
Payload index — 75/100
Tech index — 70/100