The Type-69 Mk.II G MBT is superior to the Al-Zarrar MBT for the following reasons:
Theoretical comparison mind you.
1. The T-69 Mk.II G sports a superior main gun, a 120mm smoothbore, which has greater accuracy and munitions options than the 125mm smoothbore featured in the Al-Zarrar.
Accuracy is generally better on Rifled guns if the one on T-69 MK.II was a rifled 120mm, if you compare smoothbore vs. smoothbore, then 125mm provides higher KE for the round than would 120mm smoothbore gun.
2. The T-69 Mk.II G has superior protection. It features extensive ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) and SAP (Side Armor Protection).
ERA is typically an add-on feature. AZ and AK are both fully compatible with ERA and it can be applied as and when necessary.
3. The T-69 Mk.II G has the capability to fire missiles from the main gun.
The capability exists on the AK, but not AZ. The downside of this capability is the impact on the gun life.
4. The T-69 Mk.II G has superior crew comfort. The Al-Zarrar still basically offers the same crew comfort as the T-54 and T-55 MBTs.
See Key's point above. Until and unless you change the basic design and layout of a T-69, it would be hard to increase creature comfort.
5. The T-69 Mk.II G has a superior 6TD 1200hp (895kW) supercharged 12-cylinder engine, while the Al-Zarrar has a far inferior 730hp diesel engine.
6. The T-69 Mk.II G has a superior Power/Weight Ratio of at least 26hp/tonne while the Al-Zarrar has a mere 18.25hp/tonne.
Any original content, BD documentation that show the specs (by original content, I do not mean forums)?. It would be good to compare the Hp/tonnage ratio as your numbers do not sound accurate. I suspect AK is heavier than your T-69 and has a 1200HP engine with a documented ratio of 25hp/ton. ::: DEPO - Defence Export Promotion Organization :::
T-69 is a lighter tank and typically this ratio is not done with the ERA on. So I am just wondering what the calculations come out to be in case you have this data available. Otherwise we will go along with what you are claiming.
7. The T-69 Mk.II G has more recent and advanced electronic, communications, laser and other systems.
This is a very general way of suggesting something is better. You have to state the specific components so we can do a fair comparison. On the AZ, the following parameters were optimized besides the engine in order to allow the tank to continue operating in the PA service:
- 125mm Smooth Bore Gun
- 700 HP Engine with compatible power train
- Compatible Gun Control and Fire Control System
- Add-on Armour / Explosive Reactive Armour
All basic things but those that are needed for operations in day/night in the current threat scenario.
AZ with the redesigned glacis and turret.
http://www.depo.org.pk/images/7/39al-zarrar.JPG
By the way, I have yet to see pictures of the BD T-69 MKII. Are there any posted here or elsewhere?
Thanks
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