Pakistan army had begun test on MBT 3000

[SQ8]

It is not my position to disclose that information but rest assured, there are three other tanks in the running for these trials.

Two of those candidates are unlikely if you know which I refer to. What is worrisome is that there were reports of the usual pie dippers that are inevitably a part of the procurement process going around and trying to influence the deal with their millions in kickbacks.

 

[Icarus]

Two of those candidates are unlikely if you know which I refer to. What is worrisome is that there were reports of the usual pie dippers that are inevitably a part of the procurement process going around and trying to influence the deal with their millions in kickbacks.

The board was very transparent from what I saw, all very well qualified Armoured Officers with plenty of experience, some from the original AK Project.

Sir now that is news for me thanks Sir by the way Is the new Al Khalid which was supposed to come is that project dead ?

I have no such information.

 

[Zarvan]

The board was very transparent from what I saw, all very well qualified Armoured Officers with plenty of experience, some from the original AK Project.



I have no such information.

Two of those candidates are unlikely if you know which I refer to. What is worrisome is that there were reports of the usual pie dippers that are inevitably a part of the procurement process going around and trying to influence the deal with their millions in kickbacks.

Sir kickbacks right now is impossible Sir. I have a breaking news for you a in service Lt General who was appointed at GHQ has been fired from Army. Few months back he was investigated by NAB also.
On topic so you know about those 4 Tanks or let say candidates ?

 

[rockstar08]

The board was very transparent from what I saw, all very well qualified Armoured Officers with plenty of experience, some from the original AK Project.



I have no such information.

can you tell the 5 main things they ( board ) take in mind when they evaluate a new Tank or some Upgrade ?

 

[Icarus]

On topic so you know about those 4 Tanks or let say candidates ?

Yes, I do. The proposal have gone by me.

 

[kaonalpha]

What are other options Sir ?


Which new equipment ?

Sorry can't disclose it.

 

[Zarvan]

Yes, I do. The proposal have gone by me.

I was replying to oscar you also got quoted. I already trust you and I know you would not give info but I hope and wish one candidate is Altay also

 

[Icarus]

can you tell the 5 main things they ( board ) take in mind when they evaluate a new Tank or some Upgrade ?

There's no fixed list but important considerations are:

Compatibility with existing overhaul/production facilities.
ToT
Suitability for local weather conditions
Troop familiarity with platform
Overall technical soundness of the platform
Spares, Service and Supplies

This is more towards the expertise of @Oscar though, he can offer a more convincing answer.

I was replying to oscar you also got quoted. I already trust you and I know you would not give info but I hope and wish one candidate is Altay also

Altay is a very nascent platform, it is not in consideration.

 

[Armstrong]

Yes, I do. The proposal have gone by me.

Why are we even thinking of acquiring new tanks ? Didn't the Al-Khalid, AK-1s and possible AK-2s cut it for us ?

And can I get an Al-Khalid for myself ?

These motorcyclists and rikshawalaas are a real pain....I swear they materialize out of thin air whenever I am driving my car !

I bet an Al-Khalid would keep them at bay !

 

[rockstar08]

There's no fixed list but important considerations are:

Compatibility with existing overhaul/production facilities.
ToT
Suitability for local weather conditions
Troop familiarity with platform
Overall technical soundness of the platform
Spares, Service and Supplies

This is more towards the expertise of @Oscar though, he can offer a more convincing answer.



Altay is a very nascent platform, it is not in consideration.

well i guess you have answered in nicely
at least it gives me a bit idea how they work or evaluate new platforms ..

and good too see you back after many days

 

[kaonalpha]

I was replying to oscar you also got quoted. I already trust you and I know you would not give info but I hope and wish one candidate is Altay also

I was replying to oscar you also got quoted. I already trust you and I know you would not give info but I hope and wish one candidate is Altay also

Zarvan rest assured when you see it you will be quite satisfied. But till then observe with patience.

 

[Zarvan]

There's no fixed list but important considerations are:

Compatibility with existing overhaul/production facilities.
ToT
Suitability for local weather conditions
Troop familiarity with platform
Overall technical soundness of the platform
Spares, Service and Supplies

This is more towards the expertise of @Oscar though, he can offer a more convincing answer.



Altay is a very nascent platform, it is not in consideration.

You broke my heart

 

[Icarus]

Why are we even thinking of acquiring new tanks ? Didn't the Al-Khalid, AK-1s and possible AK-2s cut it for us ?

And can I get an Al-Khalid for myself ?

These motorcyclists and rikshawalaas are a real pain....I swear they materialize out of thin air whenever I am driving my car !

I bet an Al-Khalid would keep them at bay !

AK has been adopted as a mainstay but we still need to diversify and update our tank fleet, the T-59s and T-85s have to go soon and we are looking at a suitable replacement.

well i guess you have answered in nicely
at least it gives me a bit idea how they work or evaluate new platforms ..

and good too see you back after many days

I have been snooping around, just didn't find a thread that I felt I should engage over.

 

[ACE OF THE AIR]

Sorry can't disclose it.

So far PA has operated only Desel powered tanks...Any chance that PA is looking towards Multi fuel powered ones?

*if it might disclose identity then do not answer...

 

[Armstrong]

AK has been adopted as a mainstay but we still need to diversify and update our tank fleet, the T-59s and T-85s have to go soon and we are looking at a suitable replacement.

Itnaa serious reply; Sethi Sahib kahin Bhabi seh aaaj daaant tou nahin parhiii ?

But what about that Al-Zarrar upgrade ? Isn't it cutting it out for us ?