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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