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Indonesian Defence Minister Ramisard Ryakuda ordered the Indonesian state defence industry association PT Pindad to build the first batch of the Harimau (“Tiger”) serial Turkish-Indonesian production for the Indonesian army.
The cost of the contract for the Harimau tanks was $ 135 million. The number of vehicles ordered was not officially disclosed but it is believed to be around 20 tanks.
The vehicle is fully operable in a wide range of altitudes, humidity levels and temperatures (-18°C/+55°C). The joint development of this medium weight tank design includes advanced ballistic and mine protection systems with a wide range of firepower, from close support of infantry to anti-armour.