12 DISC
Antiskid Tracks for BMP in HAA and Glaciated Terrain
The Mechanised Infantry has seen a rise in its employment from conventional terrain like deserts and ORT to HAA and mountains. Being an equipment heavy arm, there are number of technical and tactical issues that arise with the BMPs being employed in HAA. One of the key strengths of the BMP is the ability to manoeuvre, however this ability gets hampered due to the ice accumulation on ground and snow over which BMP is required to move. The BMP tracks are made of metal, which due to prolonged used in mobile and static employment get deteriorated and there is a loss of friction resulting in the slipping and skidding of the BMP while taking turns and applying brakes.
