Al Hussein MBT

[Zarvan]

- Let's see:

- Challenger 2 got new turret, L30A1 tank gun, Fire control and sight systems, as well as drive systems including a new engine.

Challenger 2 is an extensive redesign of the Challenger 1. Fewer than 5% of components are interchangeable, although the hull and automotive components, namely the powerpack seem similar, they are of a newer design and build to that of Challenger 1.

- Jordanian Al-Hussein upgrade included:

- The 120 mm L11 gun has been removed and replaced by a Swiss RUAG Land Systems 120 mm smoothbore Compact Tank Gun (CTG).

- New turret system (Christopher F Foss)

- The existing Marconi fire-control system has been removed and replaced by the latest Raytheon IFCS. This includes a day/thermal sight for the gunner with integrated laser range-finder.

- Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV)

- Al Hussein Hybrid would be fitted with additional armour protection to the turret front and sides for improved battlefield survivability.

- 12.7 mm Coaxial Machine Gun

- High speed, High acceleration and improved stab quality Digital Gun Drive System.

- Commander’s Panoramic Sight with day and night thermal channels

- Commander’s touch screen Display panel, displaying day and night video channels from both Gunner’s Sight and commander’s Panoramic Sight, and equipped with GPS and moving map capabilities

- Electronically controlled tank Electrical System.

- Driver’s Instrument Panel.

- 120 mm Ammunition Storage System

- Crew Air Conditioning System (cooling and heating)

- New smaller NBC System

- External Lighting

- The existing gun-control equipment would be replaced by a new Curtiss-Wright all-electric system and a new Raytech Jordan wiring harness would also be installed, as well as a CLS Jordan AB8 auxiliary power unit (APU).

- New mechanical load-assist system developed by Claverham, which replaces the current bustle-mounted NBC system that is restowed in the hull.

So according to you they are almost close to each other am I right ?

 

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So according to you they are almost close to each other am I right ?

Yes, you are right, but bro, you don't have to quote long posts when replying, you can just mention my nickname. Thanx.

 

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AL-HUSSEIN [Variant 1]

 

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Challenger 1 Tank Documentary

 

[The SC]

While it is very good to have the best MBT's and land warfare systems, Jordan should concentrate more on its Air-power and mostly its air-defence systems, for low, medium and high altitudes even if it is second hand deals for some S-300s or Chinese equivalents.