Pakistan, which has significant disputes with India at the borderline and sometimes enters the shooting duel, continues to taking delivery of tanks.
Pakistan Army took delivery of new Al Khalid-I main battle tanks. The tank, which has a new fire control system that is more advanced than its predecessor, has reached 7 kilometers identification range. The platforms, which engagement distance was increased to 3.5 kilometers, were equipped with components such as a new generation digital driver panel, information and combat management system. In addition to the more reliable digital-based automatic loading system and ammunition information equipment, Varta electro-optic jammer was also integrated into the Al-Khalid-Is with increased survivability. The rate of fire of the main battle tank, which equipped with Sagem production third-generation thermal imagers and more advanced air conditioning system increased to nine rounds per minute.
The Al-Khalid family tanks, which have a auto-fretaged and chrome plated; modern round capable 125 mm main gun, are powered by a 6TD-2 liquid-cooled diesel engine from Ukraine and a French design 5 forward and 2 reverse gearbox. The operational range of the tanks, which can reach a 70 km/h maximum speed, is 450 km. Vehicles have welded steel hull also equipped with additional composite armour and ERA protection at various points.
