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[Dazzler]

 

[Signalian]

^^ chotu tank with a big punch

 

[Michael Corleone]

Al-Zarrar MBT

The Al-Zarrar is a modern MBT (main battle tank) developed and manufactured by Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) of Pakistan for the Pakistan Army.

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A re-built, upgraded variant of the Chinese Type 59 tank, Al-Zarrar is supposed to be a cost-effective replacement for the Type 59 fleet of the Pakistan Army. Equipped with modern armament, fire control and ballistic protection, the Al-Zarrar upgrade is also offered by HIT to the armies of foreign countries to upgrade their T-54/T-55 or Type 59 tanks to Al-Zarrar standard. 54 modifications made to the Type 59 make the Al-Zarrar effectively a new tank.
The Al-Zarrar development programme started in 1990 and the first batch of 80 upgraded tanks were delivered to the Pakistan Army on 26 February 2004.

Armament and fire-control


Al-Zarrar's primary armament is a 125 mm smoothbore tank gun with an autofrettaged, chrome-plated gun barrel. It is capable of firing APFSDS, HEAT-FS and HE-FS rounds as well as anti-tank guided missiles and a Pakistani DU (depleted uranium) round, the 125 mm Naiza. Naiza is capable of penetrating 550 mm of RHA armour at a distance of 2 km. Reloaded by a semi-automatic autoloader, the gun has a dual-axis stabilisation system and thermal imaging sights for the commander and gunner. integrated into the fire-control system. The image stabilised fire-control system includes a laser range-finder for accurate range information and ballistics computer to improve accuracy.An improved gun control system is also fitted.
The secondary armament consists of an external 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun mounted on the roof of the turret, which can be aimed and fired from inside the tank, and a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun.

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Mobility

The Al-Zarrar is powered by a liquid-cooled 12 cylinder diesel engine, giving a power output of 730 hp and torque output of 305 kg.m at 1300-1400rpm. A combat weight of 40 tonnes gives Al-Zarrar a power to weight ratio of 18.3 hp/tonne and a top speed of 65 km/h. Crew comfort is improved over the Type 59 by a modified torsion bar suspension system.

[ProtectionAl-Zarrar uses modular composite armour and explosive reactive armour to give improved protection from anti-tank missiles, mines and other weapons. The Pakistani ATCOP LTS-1 laser threat warning system is fitted to inform the tank crew if the tank is targeted by a laser range-finder or laser designator. Smoke grenade launchers are fitted to the sides of the turret. An automatic fire-extinguishing and explosion suppression system is installed to improve crew survivability.

Really good tank... but wait 40 tons? Have the acceleration ratio gone down from stock a bit? Improvement in the top speed and increased choices of ammunition firing tech. Good

 

[DavidSling]

What's the further upgradation?? These tanks are obsolete as it is even in the "upgraded" form and are only good for fighting terrorists. They're just T-54/55's upgraded with a few modernized electronics and new gun. Against india's massive fleet of T-72's and T-90's these T-54/55 derivatives don't stand a chance.

We just wasted resources upgrading a tank that became obsolete a long time ago. Why couldn't we just convert them into a mobile mortar system?? Or even a tracked IFV of some sort??

Israelis converted a few captured Arab T-55's into APC's and IFV's. Why couldn't we do the same instead of "upgrading" a tank that's already obsolete?? Why do we lack innovation??

Israeli Achzarit APC/IFV converted from captured T-55's:

Achzarit


Or better yet, a tracked Tank killer and infantry killer like the Russians converted from old T-72's:

The second photo is Namer , Kinda like Merkava 4IVm APC

https://defence.pk/threads/namer-heavy-armoured-infantry-fighting-vehicle-israel.437122/

 

[Dazzler]

accuracy at 2kms..

Grill type extra armour..

 

[Michael Corleone]

accuracy at 2kms..

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Grill type extra armour..


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the first pic turret is type 96 turret yeah?
it looks like it doesnt have ERA armor like the second and third pic

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

the first pic turret is type 96 turret yeah?
it looks like it doesnt have ERA armor like the second and third pic

That is AZ.

 

[Dazzler]

the first pic turret is type 96 turret yeah?
it looks like it doesnt have ERA armor like the second and third pic

easy way to identify is by counting the road wheels. Alzarrar/ type-59 seriea has 5 while ithers have 6

 

[Michael Corleone]

easy way to identify is by counting tue road wheels. Alzarrar/ type-59 seriea has 5 while ithers have 6

It's basically type 59-g upgrade.... tech acquired from china.

 

[Dazzler]

It's basically type 59-g upgrade.... tech acquired from china.

Alzarrar type 2 configuration has more ukrainian and local tech than china. Engine also is ukrainian 5TDF generating 740hp

 

[Michael Corleone]

Well.... the Chinese tank engines heavily depended on Ukrainians...
Reading a thread of a alzarrar tank destroyed. First time hearing about this.

Alzarrar type 2 configuration has more ukrainian and local tech than china. Engine also is ukrainian 5TDF generating 740hp

 

[Dazzler]

Well.... the Chinese tank engines heavily depended on Ukrainians...
Reading a thread of a alzarrar tank destroyed. First time hearing about this.

on the contrary, their engine tech has more to do with Germany than Ukraine. The 150HB engine series (improved clone of german powerpack) and variants can be found on different type-99 versions

 

[Michael Corleone]

on the contrary, their engine tech has more to do with Germany than Ukraine. The 150HB engine series (improved clone of german powerpack) and variants can be found on different type-99 versions

Doesn't the German clone still has some maturing to do? Last time I read those engines are supposed to be installed on type 96

 

[Dazzler]

Doesn't the German clone still has some maturing to do? Last time I read those engines are supposed to be installed on type 96

The 1000 hp variant needs some work.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

It's basically type 59-g upgrade.... tech acquired from china.

G upgrade is offered by China.


AZ upgrade has no Chinese systems..
It uses systems developed for AK.. Like the HIT 125mm,Pak ERA, loader,laser designator and warning systems etc..
And Italian FCS...