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Pakistan's new tank near China 99G
According to the Russian armored vehicles, net October 9 reported that Pakistan's military plans for its fleet of " AL-KHALID" main battle tank to conduct a comprehensive improvement, including the installation of more sophisticated fire control systems, and optoelectronic countermeasures systems. Pakistani military experts believe that the move will significantly upgrade the tank first-hit targets.
It is learned that, in order to enhance " AL-KHALID" tank night fighting capabilities, the Pakistani side will install the French Sagem company's third-generation thermal imaging discussion. In addition, the tank main guns of the firing rate would be raised.
In addition, the Pakistani military also plans to Ukraine Order "VARTA" type optoelectronic countermeasures devices (from Russian "curtain" system evolved). After the installation of the equipment can significantly enhance the tank in the event of a half-led guided weapons to attack the enemy when the survival rate.
Should be noted that the Russian side has suggested India to buy Russian-made tanks for the military installation of the "curtain" system, but it was the latter refused.
At the same time, taking into account the summer desert areas in Pakistan when the surface temperature may reach 50 degrees Celsius, Pakistani military also plans to " AL-KHALID" tank installation of high efficiency air conditioning. In addition, tanks installed within the display system will also be replaced.
In addition to improving the existing fleet of tanks, the Palestinians also in the process develop a new generation of " AL-KHALID II" main battle tanks. New tanks will be equipped with more powerful main gun fire, while defense capability will be more complete. Expect, "Ali Vivienne II" will be closer to China in the form of 99G. In addition, " AL-KHALID" of the mobility will also be stronger, its engine power to reach 1500 hp.
" AL-KHALID" is Pakistan's help in China and Ukraine developed a more advanced main battle tank, based on the former Soviet Union developed T-72. The tank full weight 48 tons, member 3, the main weapons include a 125 mm smoothbore gun, one 12.7 mm and a 7.62 mm caliber machine gun.
The tank fitted with a 1,200-horsepower power system of Ukraine 6TD-2 engines, a maximum speed of 70 km / h, and sustainable travel 400 kilometers. It is said that at present, " AL-KHALID " tank production has reached 300.
(I have Replaced the wrong name of Pakistani tank Ali Vivienne with correct AL-KHALID in this article)
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