AL-KHALID MBT gets VARTA APS and HIT will be manufacturing Textron TAPV.

[Irfan Baloch]

sorry to interrupt but what is VARTA &
Textron TAPV ??

Textron is an American manufacturer of armored vehcile
TAPV stands for tactical armored patrol vehicle (something which our tin can troop carierrs are not)
VARTA is an active protection system for inbound projectiles and missiles that are IR based or based on line of sight.

 

[HAIDER]

Alkhalid armor and remaining ballistics totally change. It seems body is little wide giving impression of Type99. hhhmmmmmmm its all photo impression.

As far as Textron vehicles , Canadian leaving behind over 500 of these vehicles in Afghanistan...let;s see

 

[Muhammad Omar]

TAPV is a nice multi purpose vehicle :View attachment 33984View attachment 33985View attachment 33986View attachment 33987View attachment 33988View attachment 33989



Sindh police ordered Lazard .. Military didn't .. Seems they went for TAPV instead..

Is Pakistan buying or making these ??

 

[Bilal.]

It seems they have changed Al-Khalid shape a lot because it is quite different to what I have seen till now

It's the same the only difference is the add on wedge shaped armour on the turret has been replaced with Varta. @Dazzler wouldn't that reduce armour protection of the turret?

 

[Fahad Khan 2]

There is lot of stuff we can buy from NATO I think we are not seeing and JV and indigenous armored vehicle if can get those our auto sector and HIT is quite capable of maintaining it and we can also do reverse engineering...

Al-Khalid looks lot changed its look like Russian type 99...

 

[RAMPAGE]

Is Pakistan buying or making these ??

Making.

 

[That Guy]

Wait wait wait, hold on. If Pakistan has been manufacturing this particular APC, why haven't we seen hide nor hair of the TAPV in Pakistani inventory? Surely if this was supposed to be a secret (which I doubt), at least we'd get a small leak or report about it.

 

[Zhukov]

Good news against Naag ATGM.
Do India have such tech for T90 and T72? Or is our Baktar Shikan a sure kill?

 

[Ra'ad]

It seems they have changed Al-Khalid shape a lot because it is quite different to what I have seen till now

I think it looks way more badass now.

 

[Zarvan]

I think it looks way more badass now.

If this is not Al Khalid 1 than How good Al Khalid 1 will be for that we have to wait for IDEX 2014

 

[illusion8]

Wait wait wait, hold on. If Pakistan has been manufacturing this particular APC, why haven't we seen hide nor hair of the TAPV in Pakistani inventory? Surely if this was supposed to be a secret (which I doubt), at least we'd get a small leak or report about it.

Plus I checked textron's website, no where it says Pakistan is a global partner or supplier to them - they have a research center in India though..

Textron Systems products and services have been engaged throughout six continents. This reflects our ingenuity and dedication to tailoring products and services based on individual customer requirements.

We maintain a physical presence around the globe in countries, including:

• UNITED STATES
  • Textron Systems has business operations located throughout the United States.
• INDIA:
  • Textron India Private Limited is a state-of-the-art engineering, business development and sourcing center, supported by both Textron Systems and the larger Textron enterprise in Bangalore’s Global Village.
• CANADA:
  • Textron Systems Canada was established in 2011 in preparation of the Department of National Defence Canadian Forces’ Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) program. Textron Systems Canada is now managing the TAPV program and is pursuing additional opportunities in the Canadian market.
• UNITED KINGDOM
  • ESL Defence Limited is a market-leading provider of electronic warfare test and training equipment.
• AUSTRALIA
  • Aerosonde Pty Ltd is an Australia-based unmanned aircraft system designer and manufacturer. Its eponymous aircraft has a lauded history including scientific research in the Arctic and Antarctic, as well as hurricane hunting.

In addition, you’ll find our experienced system operators, maintainers, logisticians and business development personnel deployed worldwide to support the highest level of system availability and deliver additional bandwidth for mission execution.
Global Reach | Textron Systems

Their list of suppliers - no HIT.
Supplying to Textron: Textron Businesses

 

[Ra'ad]

If this is not Al Khalid 1 than How good Al Khalid 1 will be for that we have to wait for IDEX 2014

By the way, the tank barrel's cross-section is oval, not circular, which means that the picture is stretched. And so the tank isn't actually wider as it appears to be.

 

[Dazzler]

It's the same the only difference is the add on wedge shaped armour on the turret has been replaced with Varta. @Dazzler wouldn't that reduce armour protection of the turret?

varta can be mounted over era blocks, similar to t-84, they dont use era in peacetime usually.

I admit the title is not that great but still i posted first, in short a thread is running already!
Guys you missed it!
@RAMPAGE
Also, varta is old now.

both of u stole my thread

By the way, the tank barrel's cross-section is oval, not circular, which means that the picture is stretched. And so the tank isn't actually wider as it appears to be.

yep, compressed pics make it appear different

 

[special]

Good news against Naag ATGM.
Do India have such tech for T90 and T72? Or is our Baktar Shikan a sure kill?

NAAG is a 3rd gen top attack missile.... your active protection system won't stop it..... yes t-90 and arjun MBT have active protection system

 

[RAMPAGE]

By the way, the tank barrel's cross-section is oval, not circular, which means that the picture is stretched. And so the tank isn't actually wider as it appears to be.

yep, compressed pics make it appear different

I have uncompressed it for you !!!

The turret is still not sloped.

@Dazzler any idea what these are ???

@Aeronaut

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