
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.

GENERAL SPECIFICATION | |
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Combat Weight | 46–48 Ton |
Crew | 3 |
Range | 430 km |
Power-to-weight ratio | 26:1 |
Mean Track Pressure (MMP) | ~260 kN/m² |
AMMUNITION | |
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Main Gun Ammunition | APFSDS, HE, HEAT |
Onboard ammo capacity | 39–40 rounds (Main Gun) |
MUZZLE REFERENCE SYSTEM | |
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Equipped with | Not explicitly stated (Auto-Tracker integrated with FCS) |
Functionality | Remote Firing for AAMG, Auto-Tracking, Laser Rangefinder |
MISC | |
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Features | Air/Exhaust Engine Filter System, Auxiliary Power Unit, Multi-Fuel Capability, Fire Extinguishing & Explosion Suppression |
SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |
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Type | Shock Absorbers & Torsion Bars |
Bump Stop | Hydraulic Buffer |
FCS/GCS | |
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FCC | Multi-process, Electrical display screen, Key-type push button |
Commander Sight | Panoramic Bi-axis Stabilized, IR / Hunter-Killer Capability, LRF |
Magnification | Dual 6° to 10° |
Head Mirror Stabilized Gunner Sight (HMSS) | Day, Image-Stabilized; Magnification: Dual 6°–11° |
LRF | ND/YAG, 200–10,000 m |
Auto Tracker | Tracking error ≤ 0.1 mil, Auto/Manual modes |
RUNNING GEAR | |
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Track | Rubber-Bushed & Padded (Replaceable) |
MOBILITY / PERFORMANCE | |
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Acceleration | 0–32 mph in 10–20 sec |
PROTECTION | |
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Armour protection | Composite (Frontal ARC) |
Additional | NBC Pressurized, Spall Liner, Anti-IR Paint |
POWER PACK | |
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Type | Ukraine 6TD-II, Water-Cooled, Multi-Fuel Diesel |
Rated Power | 882 kW (≈1200 HP) |
Transmission type | Hydraulically Operated Manual, Multiple Reverse Speeds, Pivot/Skid Planetary |
Steering | Integrated with planetary transmission (pivot/skid turn) |
FIRE POWER | |
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Main gun caliber | 125 mm Smooth Bore (Chrome-Plated & Autofrettaged) |
Co-axial MG | 7.62 mm |
AAMG | 12.7 mm, Remote Firing, Auto-Tracking |
Auto Loader | Circular Carousel (Cassette Type), 22 Rounds |
MISC |
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Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) |
Air/Exhaust Engine Filter System |
Multi-Fuel (Diesel/Petrol/Kerosene) Capability |
Fire Extinguishing & Explosion Suppression |
Integrated Battlefield Management System (IBMS) |