Oleh Shevchenko, Chargé d'affaires
Embassy of Ukraine has informed the media that Ukrainian companies will
takepart in the modernization project of the Al-Khalid main battle tank
(MBT) of the Pakistan Army.
Oleh Shevchenko said, "We will
continue co-operation in developing technology for manufacturing
military hardware, first of all in shape of Al-Khalid Project".
Upgraded Al Khalid MBT with combination of new armor and optional Explosives Reactive Armor (ERA) can withstand all known 120mm and 125mm rounds. Upgrade also includes improved transmission and electronic turret control for the Al Khalid Tanks. Tank also offers improved protection for the NBC (Nuclear, Biological & chemical) warfare.
Pakistani Al Khalid Tanks are
equipped with Integrated Battle Management System (IBMS) and new active
threat-protection system. Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) has also
increased Al Khalid's weapon carrying capability and now it will be able
to carry 49 125mm HEAT & APFSDS (Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized
Discarding Sabot) and Naiza 125 mm DU rounds, 1,500 12.7mm and 7,100
7.62mm rounds.
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