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TANK AL KHALID

Tank Al-Khalid is equipped with an Air Conditioner System for crew comfort and features enhanced protection against smart munitions and top attacks, ensuring greater survivability on the battlefield. It incorporates an Improved Muzzle Reference System for better firing accuracy and a Solid State Auto Loader (SSAL) for efficient and rapid ammunition handling. Additionally, an Improved Radiation Detector enhances battlefield awareness and safety in nuclear-threat environments. The tank is designed with an independent and effective Command & Control system, enabling deep and long-distance operations. Built for nuclear-sustainable warfare, it includes a life support system to ensure operational readiness in extreme conditions. As an indigenously developed combat vehicle, it offers higher strategic and tactical mobility, making it a powerful and reliable asset. Moreover, its adaptability allows it to effectively engage in urban warfare, demonstrating its capability to operate in built-up environments with precision and efficiency.

Tank Al Khalid
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Combat Weight46–48 Ton
Crew3
Range430 km
Power-to-weight ratio26:1
Mean Track Pressure (MMP)~260 kN/m²
AMMUNITION
Main Gun AmmunitionAPFSDS, HE, HEAT
Onboard ammo capacity39–40 rounds (Main Gun)
MUZZLE REFERENCE SYSTEM
Equipped withNot explicitly stated (Auto-Tracker integrated with FCS)
FunctionalityRemote Firing for AAMG, Auto-Tracking, Laser Rangefinder
MISC
FeaturesAir/Exhaust Engine Filter System, Auxiliary Power Unit, Multi-Fuel Capability, Fire Extinguishing & Explosion Suppression
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
TypeShock Absorbers & Torsion Bars
Bump StopHydraulic Buffer
FCS/GCS
FCCMulti-process, Electrical display screen, Key-type push button
Commander SightPanoramic Bi-axis Stabilized, IR / Hunter-Killer Capability, LRF
MagnificationDual 6° to 10°
Head Mirror Stabilized Gunner Sight (HMSS)Day, Image-Stabilized; Magnification: Dual 6°–11°
LRFND/YAG, 200–10,000 m
Auto TrackerTracking error ≤ 0.1 mil, Auto/Manual modes
RUNNING GEAR
TrackRubber-Bushed & Padded (Replaceable)
MOBILITY / PERFORMANCE
Acceleration0–32 mph in 10–20 sec
PROTECTION
Armour protectionComposite (Frontal ARC)
AdditionalNBC Pressurized, Spall Liner, Anti-IR Paint
POWER PACK
TypeUkraine 6TD-II, Water-Cooled, Multi-Fuel Diesel
Rated Power882 kW (≈1200 HP)
Transmission typeHydraulically Operated Manual, Multiple Reverse Speeds, Pivot/Skid Planetary
SteeringIntegrated with planetary transmission (pivot/skid turn)
FIRE POWER
Main gun caliber125 mm Smooth Bore (Chrome-Plated & Autofrettaged)
Co-axial MG7.62 mm
AAMG12.7 mm, Remote Firing, Auto-Tracking
Auto LoaderCircular Carousel (Cassette Type), 22 Rounds
MISC
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
Air/Exhaust Engine Filter System
Multi-Fuel (Diesel/Petrol/Kerosene) Capability
Fire Extinguishing & Explosion Suppression
Integrated Battlefield Management System (IBMS)