Adding fuel to the fire.......
few things i overlooked the first time, here are some observations. Perhaps we are looking at the first CAD model of Alkhalid 2 mbt. Here is why..
look at the early Alkhalid, notice the turret is smaller compared to the CAD models, also note marked differences in CAD images.. In the first image, we see....
1. Thicker gun mantlet compared to current Alkhalid
2. Thickened frontal composite armour
3. Most noticeable feature, thickened composite on turret sides, also notice the turret basket installed AFTER the turret side armour, the original Alkhalid only has high hardened sheets at turret sides so side armour is indeed there
4. Notice turret roof armour is also thickened, notice the shadow behind the Dog house (gunner sights)
5.More noticeable is the engine compartment, longer than the current compartment, suggesting a bigger engine as mention by HIT chairman in his interview.
6. Notice longer turret and longer barrel, perhaps 52 calibre this time instead of the original 48 calibre
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Another view of the same model, same changes are visible
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For comparison, here is the original Alkhalid turret..
P.S: Didnt HIT Chairman mention 6 changes?