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Mig-29 in Jordan ?
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@BLACKEAGLE Can you please tell details of Tanks and what upgradation has been done in those tanks and their comparison with other modern Tanks wich Jordan Army use ?
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I second that.
M60 Phoenix Main Battle Tank
M60 Phoenix
The M60 Phoenix is a Jordanian upgrade of the M60A3 main battle tank. It was developed by the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB). The ageing M60A3 poses little threat to modern main battle tanks, due to inferior armament and poor protection. The M60 Phoenix is a cost-effective modular upgrade package with increased lethality, mobility and survivability.
Armor protection of the M60 Phoenix was significantly increased. Add-on armor packages were added to the hull and turret. The Level III/IV upgrade package involves installation of explosive reactive armor. This MBT is fitted with a laser warning receiver and smoke grenade dischargers. Vehicle is also fitted with automatic fire suppression and NBC protection systems. It is worth mentioning that protection of the M60 Phoenix can be reconfigured depending on mission requirements.
A 105-mm rifled gun was replaced with a fully-stabilized 120-mm smoothbore gun. Firepower and lethality were significantly improved. The M60A3 was unable to engage targets while moving. The new gun is fitted with load assisting system. It is claimed that the M60 Phoenix has a maxim rate of fire increased to 6 - 10 rounds per minute.
Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and another 12.7-mm MG mounted on top of the roof.
The M60 Phoenix is fitted with Raytheon's integrated digital fire control system. It has improved first round hit probability, comparing with it's predecessor. The Phoenix is also fitted with digital data bus.
The M60 Phoenix has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver.
Vehicle is powered by the General Dynamics diesel engine, developing 950 horsepower. It has improved acceleration and cross-country performance comparing with the M60A3. Furthermore improved hydropneumatic suspension system allows to increase weight of the M60 Phoenix to 62 - 63 tonnes without significant loss of mobility.
Product Description
The Phoenix Project addresses both immediate and emerging operational threats to the M60 Main Battle Tank using a modular and flexible approach to improve shoot-on-the-move capabilities, as well as increased lethality, mobility and survivability. These upgrades are achieved at a low technical and operational risk and at a lower cost.
Pre-Upgrade Status
Old fire control system (TTS), slow in engaging targets.
105 mm Main gun.
Unable to acquire and fire on targets while moving.
Thermal sighting system is not stabilized.
Armour protection level is not suitable to the foreseeable threat.
Engine Power and suspension system overdue for upgrade.
Post-Upgrade Status
Ability to acquire both moving and stationary targets.
High rate of first round hit probability.
Improved protection and survivability.
Improved mobility and maneuverability
Upgrade Specifications
Phoenix Shoot-On-the-Move Upgrade
True shoot-on-the-move capability, day/night target acquisition, and improved first round hit probability are achieved with Raytheon's Integrated Fire Control System (IFCS) upgrade.
Phoenix Lethality Upgrade
Significant improvement in the firepower and lethality of the current M60 platform is achieved through the replacement of the M60 105-mm rifled gun with RUAG land Systems L50 120-mm smooth-bore Compact Tank Gun (CTG).
Phoenix Mobility Upgrade
Improvements in M60 acceleration and cross-country capability are achieved with the mobility upgrade provided by L3 Communications.
Phoenix Survivability Upgrade
Survivability is improved through the addition of the armor protection scheme for both the M60's turret and hull. The protection scheme can be reconfigured to changing threat conditions.
The Phoenix Project addresses both immediate and emerging operational threats to the M60 Main Battle Tank using a modular and flexible approach to improve shoot-on-the-move capabilities, as well as increased lethality, mobility and survivability. These upgrades are achieved at a low technical and operational risk and at a lower cost.
True shoot-on-the-move capability, day/night target acquisition, and improved first round hit probability are achieved with Raytheon's Integrated Fire Control System (IFCS) upgrade.
Significant improvement in the firepower and lethality of the current M60 platform is achieved through the replacement of the M60 105-mm rifled gun with RUAG land Systems L50 120-mm smooth-bore Compact Tank Gun (CTG).
Improvements in M60 acceleration and cross-country capability are achieved with the mobility upgrade provided by L3 Communications.
Survivability is improved through the addition of the armor protection scheme for both the M60's turret and hull. The protection scheme can be reconfigured to changing threat conditions.
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Al Hussein Hybrid MBT
In 2004 the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau showed the Al Hussein Hybrid MBT with mock-ups of some of the key subsystems.
The Jordanian Armed Forces have now taken delivery of 402 ex-British Army Challenger 1 MBTs armed with a 120 mm L11 rifled tank gun for which there has been no recent ammunition development.
Al Hussein Hybrid is based on a Challenger 1 MBT with many enhancements, especially to the turret system (Christopher F Foss)
The 120 mm L11 gun has been removed and replaced by a Swiss RUAG Land Systems 120 mm smoothbore Compact Tank Gun (CTG), which has already undergone extensive trials for a number of applications in Switzerland and Jordan (including the M60 Phoenix upgrade).
Ammunition for the CTG is available from numerous sources and a number of countries have ongoing development programmes for enhanced types of ammunition.
The existing Marconi fire-control system has been removed and replaced by the latest Raytheon IFCS, which is already used in a large number of Jordanian Army M60A3 MBTs. This includes a day/thermal sight for the gunner with integrated laser range-finder.
Mounted on the left side of the Al Hussein Hybrid turret roof was a mock-up of a Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV), which could be provided by a number of contractors. If fitted this would enable hunter killer target engagements to be carried out. The commander would first locate the target, track it and then hand over to the gunner who would carry out the target engagement.
Al Hussein retains the Chobham armour but the Al Hussein Hybrid would be fitted with additional armour protection to the turret front and sides for improved battlefield survivability.
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).
Equipment removed from the turret bustle would have to be restowed and a new air conditioning and NBC system would be fitted.
If fielded, Al Hussein Hybrid would give the JAF a significant short-term capability enhancement with a much lower level of risk when compared to Falcon II.
Many of the subsystems of the Al Hussein Hybrid are already proven and in service with the JAF, for example the Raytheon IFCS.
Mounted in the turret bustle is the new mechanical load-assist system developed by Claverham, which replaces the current bustle-mounted NBC system that is restowed in the hull.
Early in 2005, the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau announced that initial firing trials of a RUAG Land Systems 120 mm L50 smoothbore CTG had been completed.
These trials were undertaken at Thun in Switzerland, at the facilities of RUAG Land Systems, and were conducted from a Challenger 1 with an unarmoured or soft-skinned turret supplied by the UK MoD.
In March 2006 it was announced that the Jordanian Armed Forces had placed a contract with KADDB for the supply of four production standard Al Hussein Hybrid MBTs. Funding permitting, all of the current Al Hussein MBTs could be converted to the enhanced Al Hussein Hybrid MBT standard.
In 2004 the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau showed the Al Hussein Hybrid MBT with mock-ups of some of the key subsystems.
The Jordanian Armed Forces have now taken delivery of 402 ex-British Army Challenger 1 MBTs armed with a 120 mm L11 rifled tank gun for which there has been no recent ammunition development.
Al Hussein Hybrid is based on a Challenger 1 MBT with many enhancements, especially to the turret system (Christopher F Foss)
The 120 mm L11 gun has been removed and replaced by a Swiss RUAG Land Systems 120 mm smoothbore Compact Tank Gun (CTG), which has already undergone extensive trials for a number of applications in Switzerland and Jordan (including the M60 Phoenix upgrade).
Ammunition for the CTG is available from numerous sources and a number of countries have ongoing development programmes for enhanced types of ammunition.
The existing Marconi fire-control system has been removed and replaced by the latest Raytheon IFCS, which is already used in a large number of Jordanian Army M60A3 MBTs. This includes a day/thermal sight for the gunner with integrated laser range-finder.
Mounted on the left side of the Al Hussein Hybrid turret roof was a mock-up of a Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV), which could be provided by a number of contractors. If fitted this would enable hunter killer target engagements to be carried out. The commander would first locate the target, track it and then hand over to the gunner who would carry out the target engagement.
Al Hussein retains the Chobham armour but the Al Hussein Hybrid would be fitted with additional armour protection to the turret front and sides for improved battlefield survivability.
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).
Equipment removed from the turret bustle would have to be restowed and a new air conditioning and NBC system would be fitted.
If fielded, Al Hussein Hybrid would give the JAF a significant short-term capability enhancement with a much lower level of risk when compared to Falcon II.
Many of the subsystems of the Al Hussein Hybrid are already proven and in service with the JAF, for example the Raytheon IFCS.
Mounted in the turret bustle is the new mechanical load-assist system developed by Claverham, which replaces the current bustle-mounted NBC system that is restowed in the hull.
Early in 2005, the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau announced that initial firing trials of a RUAG Land Systems 120 mm L50 smoothbore CTG had been completed.
These trials were undertaken at Thun in Switzerland, at the facilities of RUAG Land Systems, and were conducted from a Challenger 1 with an unarmoured or soft-skinned turret supplied by the UK MoD.
In March 2006 it was announced that the Jordanian Armed Forces had placed a contract with KADDB for the supply of four production standard Al Hussein Hybrid MBTs. Funding permitting, all of the current Al Hussein MBTs could be converted to the enhanced Al Hussein Hybrid MBT standard.
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khalid MBT
Development
In December 1974, Iran ordered 125 Shir 1 (FV4030/2) and 1,225 Shir 2 (FV4030/3) MBTs but the order was cancelled by the new Iranian government in February 1979. The first three FV4030/2 prototypes were completed by January 1977.
By this time, production of the FV4030/2 was under way at the Royal Ordnance Factory Leeds (since taken over by Vickers Defence Systems) with first production tanks scheduled for delivery in 1980.
In November 1979, Jordan placed an order with the UK for 274 Khalid MBTs worth £266 million for delivery from 1981.
Further development of the Shir 2 (FV4030/3) resulted in the Challenger 1 MBT which entered service with the British Army in 1983 and for which there is a separate entry.
Modifications carried out since the Khalid MBT entered service with the Jordanian Army have included modifications of sights and stowage to allow for the carrying and firing of the Royal Ordnance 120 mm APFSDS-T ammunition and the upgrading of the David Brown Defence Equipment TN37 Mk 2 transmission to TN37 Mk 2A standard.
Description
The Khalid is essentially the FV4030/2 MBT with minor modifications to suit Jordanian requirements; it is based on a late production Chieftain with major changes in the fire-control system and new power pack. The power pack consists of the Perkins Engines Company Condor V-12 1200 diesel, the David Brown Defence Equipment Limited TN37 transmission and a cooling system by Howden Aircontrol.
The Perkins Engines Company Condor V-12 1200 is a 60° V-form, 12-cylinder, direct injection, four-cycle, compression ignition engine which develops 1,200 hp at 2,300 rpm. The power packs for the Khalid (FV4030/2) and Challenger 1 are almost identical and both have twin electric starters.
The TN37 fully automatic transmission has been designed to provide four speeds forwards and three in reverse, using a three-element single-stage torque converter in conjunction with epicyclic gear trains. Steering is by regenerative double-differential type hydrostatic systems. The main vehicle service and parking brakes are incorporated within the transmission. The TN37 is arranged with a single input and two in-line outputs at right angles to the input. Flexible gear couplings are fitted to the outputs for connection to the final drives.
The cooling group essentially consists of two air-to-water radiators, two air-cooled charge air coolers and three 380 mm mixed flow fans, mounted on top of the vehicle drive transmission. Cooling air enters through armoured louvres, passes through the heat exchangers to the fans and discharges through armoured louvres. A separate fan was required for cooling the auxiliary power unit when used during the vehicle 'silent watch' situation.
The Khalid has a bogie-type suspension which is a further development of that fitted to Chieftain with nearly twice the suspension travel. The fire-control system of the Khalid is the Computer Sighting System which is similar to the Chieftain Improved Fire-Control System described in the entry for the Chieftain. The Pilkington Optronics Tank Laser
Sight is also fitted to the Khalid.
The commander's cupola is a No 15 which has been modified to accept the No 84 sight. The No 84 sight has been developed by Pilkington Optronics and is a combined day/passive night sight plus projector reticle image unit, and provides the commander with a 24 hour vision and firing capability. The No 84 sight incorporates two independent channels for day and night use and interfaces with the 120 mm L11A5 main armament via the projector reticle image unit which injects optical graticule information into the sight and also enables spot injection for the CSS. It has a fully armoured hood, can be elevated from -10 to +35° and is also provided with a wiper blade. The main armament consists of a standard 120 mm L11A5 rifled tank gun, a 7.62 mm L8A2 machine gun mounted coaxially with the main armament, a 7.62 mm L37A2 machine gun which can be aimed and fired from inside the commander's cupola and six electrically operated smoke grenade dischargers either side of the turret.
The driver can exchange the day driving periscope for a Pilkington Optronics image intensification night periscope.
Early in 1987, Jordan placed a multi-million pound order with Kidde-Graviner of the UK for its Crew Bay fire and explosion suppression system. These systems modernised Centurions, M60A1/M60A3 MBTs and the ENGESA EE-11 Urutu (6 x 6) APC ordered for police use.
Jordan has also taken delivery of a quantity of Royal Ordnance L23A1 APFSDS rounds and is considering a number of improvements for the Khalid including night vision equipment and an additional armour protection package, but funding is a problem at the present time.
Status
Production complete. In service with the Jordanian Army. Iraq has also supplied Jordan with one Chieftain Mk 3/3(P) and 89 Mk 5/5(P) MBTs plus 60 M47s and 20 CVR(T) Scorpion vehicles. As far as is known, none of these armoured vehicles has been taken in service with the Jordanian Army.
Khalid MBT (Jane's)
Development
In December 1974, Iran ordered 125 Shir 1 (FV4030/2) and 1,225 Shir 2 (FV4030/3) MBTs but the order was cancelled by the new Iranian government in July 1979. The first three FV4030/2 prototypes were completed by January 1977.By this time, production of the FV4030/2 was under way at the Royal Ordnance Factory Leeds (which was subsequently taken over by Vickers Defence Systems and now closed down as an AFV production facility) with first production tanks scheduled for delivery in 1980.In November 1979, Jordan placed an order with the UK for 274 Khalid MBTs worth GBP266 million for delivery from 1981.Further development of the Shir 2 (FV4030/3) resulted in the Challenger 1 MBT which entered service with the British Army in 1983 and for which there is a separate entry in Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The Challenger 1 MBT was withdrawn from service with the British Army late in 2000 and by 2004 just over 400 of these were transferred to Jordan, where they are known as the Al Hussein.Modifications carried out since the Khalid MBT entered service with the Jordanian Army have included modifications of sights and stowage to allow for the carrying and firing of the then RO Defence 120 mm APFSDS-T ammunition and the upgrading of the David Brown Gear Systems TN37 Mk 2 transmission to TN37 Mk 2A standard.Late in 2002, Vickers Defence Systems was taken over by Alvis plc and the company was renamed Alvis Vickers Limited. In late 2004 Alvis plc was taken over
Description
The Khalid is essentially the FV4030/2 MBT with minor modifications to suit Jordanian requirements; it is based on a late production Chieftain with major changes in the fire-control system and new power pack.The power pack consists of the Perkins Engines Company Condor V-12 1200 diesel, the David Brown Gear Systems TN37 transmission and a cooling system by the now AMETEK Aircontrol Technologies.The power packs for the Khalid (FV4030/2) and Challenger 1 are almost identical and both have twin electric starters.The cooling group essentially consists of two air-to-water radiators, two air-cooled charge air coolers and three 380 mm mixed flow fans, mounted on top of the vehicle drive transmission. The Khalid has a bogie-type suspension, which is a further development of that fitted to Chieftain with nearly twice the suspension travel.The fire-control system of the Khalid is the Computer Sighting System, which is similar to the Chieftain Improved Fire-Control System described in the entry for the Chieftain MBT in Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The Thales (previously Pilkington Optronics) Tank Laser Sight is also fitted to the Khalid.The commander's cupola is a No 15 which was modified to accept the No 84 sight. The No 84 sight was developed by the now Thales and is a combined day/passive night sight plus projector reticle image unit, and provides the commander with a 24 hour vision and firing capability. The No 84 sight incorporates two independent channels for day and night use and interfaces with the then RO Defence 120 mm L11A5 main.
Specifications
Crew
4
Weight (kg)
58000
Power-to-weight ratio (h.p./t)
20.68
Ground pressure (kg/sm2)
0.9
Length (mm)
11550
Width (mm)
3518
Height (mm)
2975
Ground clearance (mm)
508
Track (mm)
2770
Track link width (mm)
650
Length of track on ground (mm)
4965
Max. road speed (km/h)
56
Fuel capacity (l)
950
Max. road range (km)
400
Gradient (%)
60
Side slope (%)
30
Vertical obstacle (mm)
914
Trench (mm)
3149
Engine power output (h.p.)
1200
Main weapon caliber (mm)
120
Auxiliary gun calibre (mm)
7.62
AA gun caliber (mm)
7.62
Number of smoke grenade launchers
12
Ammunition of the main gun
64
Ammunition of the auxiliary gun
6000
Traverse arc (degree)
360
Elevation (degree)
20
Depression (degree)
-10
Planes of gun stabilization
2
Laser range finder
1
Development
In December 1974, Iran ordered 125 Shir 1 (FV4030/2) and 1,225 Shir 2 (FV4030/3) MBTs but the order was cancelled by the new Iranian government in February 1979. The first three FV4030/2 prototypes were completed by January 1977.
By this time, production of the FV4030/2 was under way at the Royal Ordnance Factory Leeds (since taken over by Vickers Defence Systems) with first production tanks scheduled for delivery in 1980.
In November 1979, Jordan placed an order with the UK for 274 Khalid MBTs worth £266 million for delivery from 1981.
Further development of the Shir 2 (FV4030/3) resulted in the Challenger 1 MBT which entered service with the British Army in 1983 and for which there is a separate entry.
Modifications carried out since the Khalid MBT entered service with the Jordanian Army have included modifications of sights and stowage to allow for the carrying and firing of the Royal Ordnance 120 mm APFSDS-T ammunition and the upgrading of the David Brown Defence Equipment TN37 Mk 2 transmission to TN37 Mk 2A standard.
Description
The Khalid is essentially the FV4030/2 MBT with minor modifications to suit Jordanian requirements; it is based on a late production Chieftain with major changes in the fire-control system and new power pack. The power pack consists of the Perkins Engines Company Condor V-12 1200 diesel, the David Brown Defence Equipment Limited TN37 transmission and a cooling system by Howden Aircontrol.
The Perkins Engines Company Condor V-12 1200 is a 60° V-form, 12-cylinder, direct injection, four-cycle, compression ignition engine which develops 1,200 hp at 2,300 rpm. The power packs for the Khalid (FV4030/2) and Challenger 1 are almost identical and both have twin electric starters.
The TN37 fully automatic transmission has been designed to provide four speeds forwards and three in reverse, using a three-element single-stage torque converter in conjunction with epicyclic gear trains. Steering is by regenerative double-differential type hydrostatic systems. The main vehicle service and parking brakes are incorporated within the transmission. The TN37 is arranged with a single input and two in-line outputs at right angles to the input. Flexible gear couplings are fitted to the outputs for connection to the final drives.
The cooling group essentially consists of two air-to-water radiators, two air-cooled charge air coolers and three 380 mm mixed flow fans, mounted on top of the vehicle drive transmission. Cooling air enters through armoured louvres, passes through the heat exchangers to the fans and discharges through armoured louvres. A separate fan was required for cooling the auxiliary power unit when used during the vehicle 'silent watch' situation.
The Khalid has a bogie-type suspension which is a further development of that fitted to Chieftain with nearly twice the suspension travel. The fire-control system of the Khalid is the Computer Sighting System which is similar to the Chieftain Improved Fire-Control System described in the entry for the Chieftain. The Pilkington Optronics Tank Laser
Sight is also fitted to the Khalid.
The commander's cupola is a No 15 which has been modified to accept the No 84 sight. The No 84 sight has been developed by Pilkington Optronics and is a combined day/passive night sight plus projector reticle image unit, and provides the commander with a 24 hour vision and firing capability. The No 84 sight incorporates two independent channels for day and night use and interfaces with the 120 mm L11A5 main armament via the projector reticle image unit which injects optical graticule information into the sight and also enables spot injection for the CSS. It has a fully armoured hood, can be elevated from -10 to +35° and is also provided with a wiper blade. The main armament consists of a standard 120 mm L11A5 rifled tank gun, a 7.62 mm L8A2 machine gun mounted coaxially with the main armament, a 7.62 mm L37A2 machine gun which can be aimed and fired from inside the commander's cupola and six electrically operated smoke grenade dischargers either side of the turret.
The driver can exchange the day driving periscope for a Pilkington Optronics image intensification night periscope.
Early in 1987, Jordan placed a multi-million pound order with Kidde-Graviner of the UK for its Crew Bay fire and explosion suppression system. These systems modernised Centurions, M60A1/M60A3 MBTs and the ENGESA EE-11 Urutu (6 x 6) APC ordered for police use.
Jordan has also taken delivery of a quantity of Royal Ordnance L23A1 APFSDS rounds and is considering a number of improvements for the Khalid including night vision equipment and an additional armour protection package, but funding is a problem at the present time.
Status
Production complete. In service with the Jordanian Army. Iraq has also supplied Jordan with one Chieftain Mk 3/3(P) and 89 Mk 5/5(P) MBTs plus 60 M47s and 20 CVR(T) Scorpion vehicles. As far as is known, none of these armoured vehicles has been taken in service with the Jordanian Army.
Khalid MBT (Jane's)
Development
In December 1974, Iran ordered 125 Shir 1 (FV4030/2) and 1,225 Shir 2 (FV4030/3) MBTs but the order was cancelled by the new Iranian government in July 1979. The first three FV4030/2 prototypes were completed by January 1977.By this time, production of the FV4030/2 was under way at the Royal Ordnance Factory Leeds (which was subsequently taken over by Vickers Defence Systems and now closed down as an AFV production facility) with first production tanks scheduled for delivery in 1980.In November 1979, Jordan placed an order with the UK for 274 Khalid MBTs worth GBP266 million for delivery from 1981.Further development of the Shir 2 (FV4030/3) resulted in the Challenger 1 MBT which entered service with the British Army in 1983 and for which there is a separate entry in Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The Challenger 1 MBT was withdrawn from service with the British Army late in 2000 and by 2004 just over 400 of these were transferred to Jordan, where they are known as the Al Hussein.Modifications carried out since the Khalid MBT entered service with the Jordanian Army have included modifications of sights and stowage to allow for the carrying and firing of the then RO Defence 120 mm APFSDS-T ammunition and the upgrading of the David Brown Gear Systems TN37 Mk 2 transmission to TN37 Mk 2A standard.Late in 2002, Vickers Defence Systems was taken over by Alvis plc and the company was renamed Alvis Vickers Limited. In late 2004 Alvis plc was taken over
Description
The Khalid is essentially the FV4030/2 MBT with minor modifications to suit Jordanian requirements; it is based on a late production Chieftain with major changes in the fire-control system and new power pack.The power pack consists of the Perkins Engines Company Condor V-12 1200 diesel, the David Brown Gear Systems TN37 transmission and a cooling system by the now AMETEK Aircontrol Technologies.The power packs for the Khalid (FV4030/2) and Challenger 1 are almost identical and both have twin electric starters.The cooling group essentially consists of two air-to-water radiators, two air-cooled charge air coolers and three 380 mm mixed flow fans, mounted on top of the vehicle drive transmission. The Khalid has a bogie-type suspension, which is a further development of that fitted to Chieftain with nearly twice the suspension travel.The fire-control system of the Khalid is the Computer Sighting System, which is similar to the Chieftain Improved Fire-Control System described in the entry for the Chieftain MBT in Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The Thales (previously Pilkington Optronics) Tank Laser Sight is also fitted to the Khalid.The commander's cupola is a No 15 which was modified to accept the No 84 sight. The No 84 sight was developed by the now Thales and is a combined day/passive night sight plus projector reticle image unit, and provides the commander with a 24 hour vision and firing capability. The No 84 sight incorporates two independent channels for day and night use and interfaces with the then RO Defence 120 mm L11A5 main.
Specifications
Crew
4
Weight (kg)
58000
Power-to-weight ratio (h.p./t)
20.68
Ground pressure (kg/sm2)
0.9
Length (mm)
11550
Width (mm)
3518
Height (mm)
2975
Ground clearance (mm)
508
Track (mm)
2770
Track link width (mm)
650
Length of track on ground (mm)
4965
Max. road speed (km/h)
56
Fuel capacity (l)
950
Max. road range (km)
400
Gradient (%)
60
Side slope (%)
30
Vertical obstacle (mm)
914
Trench (mm)
3149
Engine power output (h.p.)
1200
Main weapon caliber (mm)
120
Auxiliary gun calibre (mm)
7.62
AA gun caliber (mm)
7.62
Number of smoke grenade launchers
12
Ammunition of the main gun
64
Ammunition of the auxiliary gun
6000
Traverse arc (degree)
360
Elevation (degree)
20
Depression (degree)
-10
Planes of gun stabilization
2
Laser range finder
1
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I think Jordan should get some new Tanks like Leopard or the French Tank and try to get them with TOTkhalid MBT
Development
In December 1974, Iran ordered 125 Shir 1 (FV4030/2) and 1,225 Shir 2 (FV4030/3) MBTs but the order was cancelled by the new Iranian government in February 1979. The first three FV4030/2 prototypes were completed by January 1977.
By this time, production of the FV4030/2 was under way at the Royal Ordnance Factory Leeds (since taken over by Vickers Defence Systems) with first production tanks scheduled for delivery in 1980.
In November 1979, Jordan placed an order with the UK for 274 Khalid MBTs worth £266 million for delivery from 1981.
Further development of the Shir 2 (FV4030/3) resulted in the Challenger 1 MBT which entered service with the British Army in 1983 and for which there is a separate entry.
Modifications carried out since the Khalid MBT entered service with the Jordanian Army have included modifications of sights and stowage to allow for the carrying and firing of the Royal Ordnance 120 mm APFSDS-T ammunition and the upgrading of the David Brown Defence Equipment TN37 Mk 2 transmission to TN37 Mk 2A standard.
Description
The Khalid is essentially the FV4030/2 MBT with minor modifications to suit Jordanian requirements; it is based on a late production Chieftain with major changes in the fire-control system and new power pack. The power pack consists of the Perkins Engines Company Condor V-12 1200 diesel, the David Brown Defence Equipment Limited TN37 transmission and a cooling system by Howden Aircontrol.
The Perkins Engines Company Condor V-12 1200 is a 60° V-form, 12-cylinder, direct injection, four-cycle, compression ignition engine which develops 1,200 hp at 2,300 rpm. The power packs for the Khalid (FV4030/2) and Challenger 1 are almost identical and both have twin electric starters.
The TN37 fully automatic transmission has been designed to provide four speeds forwards and three in reverse, using a three-element single-stage torque converter in conjunction with epicyclic gear trains. Steering is by regenerative double-differential type hydrostatic systems. The main vehicle service and parking brakes are incorporated within the transmission. The TN37 is arranged with a single input and two in-line outputs at right angles to the input. Flexible gear couplings are fitted to the outputs for connection to the final drives.
The cooling group essentially consists of two air-to-water radiators, two air-cooled charge air coolers and three 380 mm mixed flow fans, mounted on top of the vehicle drive transmission. Cooling air enters through armoured louvres, passes through the heat exchangers to the fans and discharges through armoured louvres. A separate fan was required for cooling the auxiliary power unit when used during the vehicle 'silent watch' situation.
The Khalid has a bogie-type suspension which is a further development of that fitted to Chieftain with nearly twice the suspension travel. The fire-control system of the Khalid is the Computer Sighting System which is similar to the Chieftain Improved Fire-Control System described in the entry for the Chieftain. The Pilkington Optronics Tank Laser
Sight is also fitted to the Khalid.
The commander's cupola is a No 15 which has been modified to accept the No 84 sight. The No 84 sight has been developed by Pilkington Optronics and is a combined day/passive night sight plus projector reticle image unit, and provides the commander with a 24 hour vision and firing capability. The No 84 sight incorporates two independent channels for day and night use and interfaces with the 120 mm L11A5 main armament via the projector reticle image unit which injects optical graticule information into the sight and also enables spot injection for the CSS. It has a fully armoured hood, can be elevated from -10 to +35° and is also provided with a wiper blade. The main armament consists of a standard 120 mm L11A5 rifled tank gun, a 7.62 mm L8A2 machine gun mounted coaxially with the main armament, a 7.62 mm L37A2 machine gun which can be aimed and fired from inside the commander's cupola and six electrically operated smoke grenade dischargers either side of the turret.
The driver can exchange the day driving periscope for a Pilkington Optronics image intensification night periscope.
Early in 1987, Jordan placed a multi-million pound order with Kidde-Graviner of the UK for its Crew Bay fire and explosion suppression system. These systems modernised Centurions, M60A1/M60A3 MBTs and the ENGESA EE-11 Urutu (6 x 6) APC ordered for police use.
Jordan has also taken delivery of a quantity of Royal Ordnance L23A1 APFSDS rounds and is considering a number of improvements for the Khalid including night vision equipment and an additional armour protection package, but funding is a problem at the present time.
Status
Production complete. In service with the Jordanian Army. Iraq has also supplied Jordan with one Chieftain Mk 3/3(P) and 89 Mk 5/5(P) MBTs plus 60 M47s and 20 CVR(T) Scorpion vehicles. As far as is known, none of these armoured vehicles has been taken in service with the Jordanian Army.
Khalid MBT (Jane's)
Development
In December 1974, Iran ordered 125 Shir 1 (FV4030/2) and 1,225 Shir 2 (FV4030/3) MBTs but the order was cancelled by the new Iranian government in July 1979. The first three FV4030/2 prototypes were completed by January 1977.By this time, production of the FV4030/2 was under way at the Royal Ordnance Factory Leeds (which was subsequently taken over by Vickers Defence Systems and now closed down as an AFV production facility) with first production tanks scheduled for delivery in 1980.In November 1979, Jordan placed an order with the UK for 274 Khalid MBTs worth GBP266 million for delivery from 1981.Further development of the Shir 2 (FV4030/3) resulted in the Challenger 1 MBT which entered service with the British Army in 1983 and for which there is a separate entry in Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The Challenger 1 MBT was withdrawn from service with the British Army late in 2000 and by 2004 just over 400 of these were transferred to Jordan, where they are known as the Al Hussein.Modifications carried out since the Khalid MBT entered service with the Jordanian Army have included modifications of sights and stowage to allow for the carrying and firing of the then RO Defence 120 mm APFSDS-T ammunition and the upgrading of the David Brown Gear Systems TN37 Mk 2 transmission to TN37 Mk 2A standard.Late in 2002, Vickers Defence Systems was taken over by Alvis plc and the company was renamed Alvis Vickers Limited. In late 2004 Alvis plc was taken over
Description
The Khalid is essentially the FV4030/2 MBT with minor modifications to suit Jordanian requirements; it is based on a late production Chieftain with major changes in the fire-control system and new power pack.The power pack consists of the Perkins Engines Company Condor V-12 1200 diesel, the David Brown Gear Systems TN37 transmission and a cooling system by the now AMETEK Aircontrol Technologies.The power packs for the Khalid (FV4030/2) and Challenger 1 are almost identical and both have twin electric starters.The cooling group essentially consists of two air-to-water radiators, two air-cooled charge air coolers and three 380 mm mixed flow fans, mounted on top of the vehicle drive transmission. The Khalid has a bogie-type suspension, which is a further development of that fitted to Chieftain with nearly twice the suspension travel.The fire-control system of the Khalid is the Computer Sighting System, which is similar to the Chieftain Improved Fire-Control System described in the entry for the Chieftain MBT in Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The Thales (previously Pilkington Optronics) Tank Laser Sight is also fitted to the Khalid.The commander's cupola is a No 15 which was modified to accept the No 84 sight. The No 84 sight was developed by the now Thales and is a combined day/passive night sight plus projector reticle image unit, and provides the commander with a 24 hour vision and firing capability. The No 84 sight incorporates two independent channels for day and night use and interfaces with the then RO Defence 120 mm L11A5 main.
Specifications
Crew
4
Weight (kg)
58000
Power-to-weight ratio (h.p./t)
20.68
Ground pressure (kg/sm2)
0.9
Length (mm)
11550
Width (mm)
3518
Height (mm)
2975
Ground clearance (mm)
508
Track (mm)
2770
Track link width (mm)
650
Length of track on ground (mm)
4965
Max. road speed (km/h)
56
Fuel capacity (l)
950
Max. road range (km)
400
Gradient (%)
60
Side slope (%)
30
Vertical obstacle (mm)
914
Trench (mm)
3149
Engine power output (h.p.)
1200
Main weapon caliber (mm)
120
Auxiliary gun calibre (mm)
7.62
AA gun caliber (mm)
7.62
Number of smoke grenade launchers
12
Ammunition of the main gun
64
Ammunition of the auxiliary gun
6000
Traverse arc (degree)
360
Elevation (degree)
20
Depression (degree)
-10
Planes of gun stabilization
2
Laser range finder
1
