HIT website mentions two variants of Al-Khalid MBT

[Safriz]

Al-Khalid and Al-Khalid-1.
http://www.hit.gov.pk/defence-tab.php

So whats the difference?

 

[Safriz]

Al-Khalid-1

Al-Khalid

On a side note..
360 degree video ride of Al-Khalid MBT

 

[baapu]

Al-Khalid and Al-Khalid-1.
http://www.hit.gov.pk/defence-tab.php

So whats the difference?

as you can clearly see in the post above, One is painted in a lighter shade of camouflage for operations ins desert operations.

 

[HAIDER]

Some good read about Pakistan army from Page 23.


https://asianmilitaryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/AMR_1712_1801-1.pdf

 

[BHarwana]

One is an export version and other is for domestic use.

 

[khanasifm]

This an upgraded variant of the base Al Khalid, which comprises a larger rounds capacity (from 39 to 49 rounds) higher carousel, 1,500 rounds capacity for the 12.7 mm HMG (instead of 500) and 7,000 for the coaxial LMG (instead of 3,000). The FCS in upgraded with a modern multi process computer allowing a 7,000 m identification range and a 3,500 m engagement range.

The autoloader is modernized and digitally controlled for 9 rpm, new displays are given with more available data and better battelfield awareness. The turret receives also the latest Ukrainian Varta electro-optical jammer, French Sagem 3rd gen. thermal imagers. For crew comfort, the air conditioning system is also enhanced. Apperently the Ukrainian 1,200 hp engine is also more efficient, giving a top speed of 72 kph for 47 tonnes.

http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/modern/Pakistan/al-khalid.php

 

[khanasifm]

 

[Umair Nawaz]

Al-Khalid and Al-Khalid-1.
http://www.hit.gov.pk/defence-tab.php

So whats the difference?

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/comparison-main-battle-tanks-below-55-tonnes.578107/#post-10804403

go here

 

[MBT 3000]

what happened with al khalid 2? still in dvelopment?

 

[Dazzler]

Two variants:

1 Baseline Al khalid

2 Improved Al khalid 1 (new FCS, third gen TI sights, all IR sights replaced, multi process ballistic computer, better stabilization, enhanced ECS, torque converter for engine, head mirror stabilization, solid state autoloader).

 

[Thorough Pro]

There is no variant called "Al-Khalid 1".

Its "Al-khalid I" (letter I, 9th alphabet of the English language denoting "Improved")

Al-Khalid and Al-Khalid-1.
http://www.hit.gov.pk/defence-tab.php

So whats the difference?

 

[khanasifm]

Two variants:

1 Baseline Al khalid

2 Improved Al khalid 1 (new FCS, third gen TI sights, all IR sights replaced, multi process ballistic computer, better stabilization, enhanced ECS, torque converter for engine, head mirror stabilization, solid state autoloader).

It could also be older ak may be upgraded to ak1 as they come back for overhaul

 

[khanasifm]

Finally official specs I think