Pakistan Army's VT-4 Main Battle Tank | Updates & Discussions

[Fawadqasim1]

 

[Fawadqasim1]

 

[Goenitz]

PS is currently in trials as a separate contract and when the system has qualified/Technically passed all the phases, It will be installed on a large number of armoured platforms not just VT-4.

that is really good news.

 

[Reddawn]

Great news on the VT4! Assuming the PA does get 1000+- tanks I’m assuming they will equip the 2 Armoured and 2 Mech divs?

What is the plan for the T85;T80UDs and AZs? Will they be put in reserve; scrapped or passed to the FC?

Or will they be allocated to the Infantry Divs for fire support or will the AK’s do that?


Finally, 1000 VT4s is significant. Does this mean AK2 is dead?

 

[Reddawn]

Great news on the VT4! Assuming the PA does get 1000+- tanks I’m assuming they will equip the 2 Armoured and 2 Mech divs?

What is the plan for the T85;T80UDs and AZs? Will they be put in reserve; scrapped or passed to the FC?

Or will they be allocated to the Infantry Divs for fire support or will the AK’s do that?


Finally, 1000 VT4s is significant. Does this mean AK2 is dead?

 

[Raja Porus]

I really hope they will raise a new armoured division instead of giving these to a machanized div.This will create great flexibility in operational planning moreover reduce the pressure on the two strike corps. the news about APS is really great especially bc vt4s aren't the only tanks to be equipped with them.I Wonder if the AZ will given to fc as they are better than that. I think that AZ will first replace the type 59/69s and with time az will be eventually replaced by AK ot vt4s.

 

[LKJ86]

IMO, VT-4 needs some partners:

 

[Raja Porus]

I think that the best piece of equipment PA should opt for along with vt4 and sh 15 is vn1 equipped with atgms. Those ifv should be used to set up ind anti tank brigades and provided to holding corps especially karachi corps. This will allow relieve some pressure from the armd brigades and allow them to carry out offensive roles freely. This will also satisfy pakistans offensive defensive strategy

 

[Tipu7]

Great news on the VT4! Assuming the PA does get 1000+- tanks I’m assuming they will equip the 2 Armoured and 2 Mech divs?

What is the plan for the T85;T80UDs and AZs? Will they be put in reserve; scrapped or passed to the FC?

Or will they be allocated to the Infantry Divs for fire support or will the AK’s do that?


Finally, 1000 VT4s is significant. Does this mean AK2 is dead?

If VT4 is an off the shelf purchase, then it means AK project will continue.
Realistically, we should expect a 3rd Gen MBT fleet of 520 AK, 300 VT4 and 320 T80 by 2025.

If these news of further batches of VT4 is correct, then it means that future armored fleet of Pakistan will comprise of VT4, AK & UD only (2000+ units). While AZ & T85 will move to reserves or will work alongside infantry.

@Signalian , a frontline armored fleet of VT4 & AK full fills your demand of fleet homogenization.

 

[Tipu7]

IMO, VT-4 needs some partners:
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Which vehicle is this?

 

[LKJ86]

Which vehicle is this?

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PLZ-10 120mm Self-propelled Mortar-Howitzer

 

[CrazyZ]

IMO, VT-4 needs some partners:
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Short range air defense is a must for modern armored corps. Looking at what's going on in recently in ME. Drone strikes are a real concern in open ground.

 

[LKJ86]

Short range air defense is a must for modern armored corps. Looking at what's going on in recently in ME. Drone strikes are a real concern in open ground.

HQ-17 and HQ-17A

 

[LKJ86]

 

[Ark_Angel]

If VT4 is an off the shelf purchase, then it means AK project will continue.
Realistically, we should expect a 3rd Gen MBT fleet of 520 AK, 300 VT4 and 320 T80 by 2025.

If these news of further batches of VT4 is correct, then it means that future armored fleet of Pakistan will comprise of VT4, AK & UD only (2000+ units). While AZ & T85 will move to reserves or will work alongside infantry.

@Signalian , a frontline armored fleet of VT4 & AK full fills your demand of fleet homogenization.

AK-II will proceed at its own pace. It is a separate program, VT-4 is a seperate acquisation.
With respect to the question of the acquisition of VT-4 as to block approach like JF-17, I can't comment as to what the future holds, but as of yet the Platform will be more or less the same with very minor additions-unless anything revolutionary comes into play-The main emphasis is on Less diversity of platforms in order to maintain the logistical support necessary for operational efficiency. That's how the approach is shaping up.

P.S In my personal opinion-I wish The Turks could have matured the Altay and pressed into Production by the time this tender was shaping up. But have no doubt the VT-4 is a beast with an exceptional situational awarensss and a deadly armoured punch.