PAKISTANI DEFENCE SYSTEMS
MAIN BATTLE TANKS:
Alkhalid Tank, Formally MBT 2000
Introduction
Al-Khalid is one of the newest and one of the most deadliest tanks in the world, its a result of the advanced technology available in the world today. It meets severe desert conditions, with high performance. It represents the ideal integration of firepower, mobility and protection. This tank is created In Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) Pakistan. Pilot production is underway since November 2000.
Al-Khaild Tanks Unique Abilities
Al-Khalid is capable of targeting the enemy in the dark of night. It is the only tank that has the ability to auto-track the enemy's tanks. Only French tanks have this capability. It is also as powerful as the German tank Leopard in terms of movement. The Al-Khalid tank's performance is much better than the Russian T-90-S tank, since its designed extreme temperatures.
Features & Fire Power
Al-Khalid has been designed with a 125mm (48 caliber) smooth bore, auto-frettaged and chrome plated gun which can fire APFSDS, HEAT-FS and HE-FS conven.
T-8OUT MBT
Introduction: The Type 80-UD tank is Ukrainian variant of Russian T-80U tank with some modifications. T-80UD tank is considered one of the most advanced tanks with ability to operate in all terrains and weather. But this tank is particularly very good in desert warfare. Pakistan bought over 320 of these lethal tanks from Ukraine, as they matched the desert and extreme temperature conditions of Pakistani defence lines in particular with its eastern fronts.
Engine: This tank can hold a crew of three. Its powered by an 6TD-2 diesel engine. This engine develops 1200 hp, giving the vehicle an improved power-to-weight ratio of about 27 hp/ton. It has a total combat weight of 46,000kg. One of its key feature are batter cooling, ventilation, heat insulation and smoke discharging systems.
Fire Power & Attack Features: The T-80UD tank carries wide range of deadly weapons any where from anti-tank guided (ATGW) from Anti Aircraft guns and powerful main gun. It can also engage low flying air targets like hel.
T-85 IIAP
Introduction:
T-85 IIAP is a variant of Chinese T-85 main battle tanks with some improvements to existing systems and introduction of latest systems and weaponry. The original T-85 were manufactured at China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO). Pakistan is manufacturing these tanks at Heavy Industries Taxila under Chinese license.
Engine:
This tank is equipped with a 730 hp liquid cooled diesel engine which uses fixed shaft type transmission. Its total combat weight is about 41 Tons, giving the vehicle a power-to-weight ratio of about 17.80 hp/ton. With a ground pressure of 0.8kg/cm
. T-85 IIAP uses steel tracks which enables it to conduct operations in harsh desert terrain. Its suspension is reinforced by using Shock Absorber & Torsion bars and rubber pads.Max Range & Speed:
Due to its powerful engine and good weight to power ratio this tank can perform at max speed of 57km. With a maximum combat range over 600km, which enables it to strike deep with in enemy territory.
Fire Power & Attack Fea
Al-Zarar
Al-Zarar program was designed to upgrade and reconfigure Pakistan's T-59 tanks with latest equipment, weaponry, fire control and Armor etc.
There are reportedly fifty four changes made in the original configuration. The project to upgrade these tanks to Al-Zarar configuration is carried out at Heavy Industries Taxila.
Some of its features are below,
125 mm Smooth Bore Gun, capable of firing
APFSDS, HEAT-FS and HE-FS730 HP Engine with Improved Transmission
Semi - Automatic Loading System
Image Stabilized Fire Control and Improved Gun Control System
Improved Suspension
Enhanced Armour protection with Explosive Reactive Armour and Anti-mine Bottom Plate
BALLISTIC MISSILES:
| Name | Origin | Type* | Max Range Km** | Fuel Type | Status |
| Hatf 1A | Indigenous | BRBM |
100 |
Solid | Deployed |
| Hatf 2 (Abdali) | Indigenous | BRBM | 180 | Solid | In Service |
| Hatf 3 (Ghaznavi) | Ingenious | SRBM | 290 | Solid | In Service |
| M-11 | China | SRBM | 300 | Liquid | Stored |
| Hatf 5 (Ghauri 1) | Indigenous | IRBM | 1,500 | Liquid | Deployed |
| Hatf 5 (Ghauri 2) | Indigenous | IRBM | 1,750 | Liquid | Deployed |
| Hatf 5 (Ghauri 3) | Indigenous | IRBM | 2,400 | Liquid | |
| Shaheen 1 | Indigenous | IRBM | 700 | Solid | Deployed |
| Shaheen 2 | Indigenous | IRBM | 2,000 | Solid | Developed |
| Shaheen 3 ? | Indigenous | IRBM ? | 3,600+ ? | Solid | Unknown |
| Notes |
| * Types; |
| BRBM-Battlefield Range Ballistic Missile |
| SRBM-Short Range Ballistic Missile |
| IRBM-Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile |
| **Max Range Can Be Increased By Lowering Payload |
SMALL ARMS AND AMMUNITION
Submachine Gun,MP-5 Series (MP5-A2, MP5-P3, MP5-P4 & MP5-P5)
Ideal in use for close combat and Para-military purposes
| Caliber | 9mm x 19 Parabellum |
| Type of fire | Semi-automatic & sustained |
| Magazine | 30 round magazine |
| Rate of fire | 800 RPM |
| Weight of weapon | 2.54 kg |
| Status | Indigenously produced & aslo exported |
Machine Gun MG-3
The MG3 is fully automatic weapon for sustained firing and firing in bursts
| Caliber | 7.62mm x 51 NATO |
| Type of fire | Fully automatic |
| Rate of fire | 1,150 RPM |
| Maximum range | 4,000 meters |
| Weight of weapon | 10.5 kg |
| Status | Indigenously produced & also exported |
SMG PK, Type 1 & 2
SMG-PK can be used for close quarter battle (CQB) and is popular among paramilitary personnel, signal personnel, para-jumpers, SSG, officers on special duty, military police and civil law enforcing agencies.
| Caliber | 9mm x 19 Parabellum |
| Magazine | 15 round magazine |
| Type of fire | Single & automatic |
| Rate of fire | 900 RPM |
| Weight of weapon | 2.0 kg |
| Status | Indigenously produced & also exported |
Automatic Rifle G-3, Types A3 & P4
Its a advanced combat rifle combining the accuracy of a sniper rifle and firepower of a machine gun
| Caliber | 7.62mm x 51 NATO |
| Magazine | 20 round magazine |
| Type of fire | Semi automatic & fully automatic |
| Rate of fire | 600 RPM |
| Weight of weapon | 4.40kg |
| Status | Indigenously produced & also exported |
Anti Aircraft Machine Gun 12.7mm, Type 54
Effective against low flying aircrafts, ground targets specially light armored vehicles, etc This gun can also be mounted on tanks and APC both in the anti aircraft and ground modes
| Gun complete with tripod | 92 kg |
| Effective range In Air | 1,600 meters |
| Effective range on ground | 1,500 meters |
| Armour penetration | 10-15mm |
| Cyclic rate of fire | 600 RPM |
| Cartridges used | API, APIT |
| Status | Indigenously produced & also exported |
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