China begins delivery of VT4 Main Battle Tanks to Pakistan

[HRK]

And given the Tejas-Like postponing of AK2 again and again,

AK-II was not supposed to come online before the year 2022 ....

people mix up 46-48 ton weight class AK-1 with +55 tonnes weight class AK-2 tank ..... two different tanks in different weight class

 

[Scorpio]

AK-II was not supposed to come online before the year 2022 ....

people mix up 46-48 ton weight class AK-1 with +55 tonnes weight class AK-2 tank ..... two different tanks in different weight class

What is weight class of al zarrar and VT4

 

[CHI RULES]

For FC Pakistan already bought 285 upgraded T55 for Siberia

Serbia

 

[Syed Hammad Ahmed]

For FC Pakistan already bought 285 upgraded T55 for Siberia

Confirmed?

 

[Zeeman]

Yes I actually saw pictures somewhere of the shipment either being prepared for transportation or being off loaded. old tanks but good enough for FC.

 

[HRK]

What is weight class of al zarrar and VT4

~43 tonnes combate weight ....

 

[Scorpio]

Confirmed?

Yes, as per inf9, deal was done on 2015, 280 plus. will share link

 

[Scorpio]

Yes, as per inf9, deal was done on 2015, 280 plus. will share link

In June 2015, Serbia sold its obsolete 282 modernized T-55 tanks to Pakistan.[138

 

[Scorpio]

AK-II was not supposed to come online before the year 2022 ....

people mix up 46-48 ton weight class AK-1 with +55 tonnes weight class AK-2 tank ..... two different tanks in different weight class

THE KING OF BATTLEFIELD

 

[Zeeman]

Serbia delivered Russian-made modernized T-55 tanks to Pakistan

Referring to Pakistani sources and Twitter publications, the publication claims that Islamabad ordered from Serbia 282 modernized tanks of this type. The first batch of military vehicles has already been sent to Pakistan.

www.google.ca

 

[Zeeman]

Here are some pics :

Redirect Notice

 

[Khafee]

It is initial batch of 100, if it perform well its number can be increased.. till them army will evacuate other option as well

Two Chinese VT4 Battle Tanks upgraded with a turret boost design and explosive reactive armor have been dispatched to a foreign buyer location.

The VT4 tanks made by China North Industries Group (NORINCO) left for their destination following a launch ceremony, China Central Television (CCTV), reported on Friday.

The tanks are not the standard VT4 version and instead are equipped with a different turret boost design. The front design features a new explosive reactive armor, Weihutang, a military column in China’s state-run CCTV news said.

The dispatch of just two tanks indicates that they could be the prototype to be tested at the customer location and followed by a larger order.

Pakistan order?

Earlier it was reported that the tanks were meant for Pakistan but there is no confirmation from the Pakistani side.

Earlier, the Chinese PLA had demonstrated the lightweight and high mobility features of the VT-4 tank in the Tibetan plateau as proof of performance in a high altitude environment. The VT-4 tanks could be part of its plan to bolster defenses along its border with India in the mountainous Kashmir region.

The tank is made by the Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group under the state-owned NORINCO. Further details on the deal have not been released, such as the purchase amount, overall value, and client name.

This upgraded VT4 offers enhancements with extra protection capabilities, the report said, citing military experts.

Also known as the MBT3000, the VT4 is a new generation of made-for-export combat tank designed for the international market, Weihutang said. The tank has been sold to Thailand and Nigeria.

The VT4 is equipped with a 125-millimeter smoothbore gun, can fire armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding-sabot (APFSDS), high explosive anti-tank cartridges, and missiles with a 5-kilometer range.

Equipped with a China-made 1,200-horsepower diesel-fueled engine and a hydromechanical drive system, the VT4 can travel at a maximum speed of 70 kph and a maximum cross-country speed of 50 kph.

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Update

It has been confirmed that Pakistan Army has bought an initial batch of 100 VT-4 tanks, with 1500Hp engines. More than 500 units will be inducted.

ToT is being negotiated.

 

[Ghessan]

Update

It has been confirmed that Pakistan Army has bought an initial batch of 100 VT-4 tanks, with 1500Hp engines. More than 500 units will be inducted.

ToT is being negotiated.

thanks for the update, can you confirm initial batch will be manufactured in China and what is delivery schedule for this lot?

 

[Counter-Errorist]

Update

It has been confirmed that Pakistan Army has bought an initial batch of 100 VT-4 tanks, with 1500Hp engines. More than 500 units will be inducted.

ToT is being negotiated.

1500HP confirmed?

 

[Scorpio]

Update

It has been confirmed that Pakistan Army has bought an initial batch of 100 VT-4 tanks, with 1500Hp engines. More than 500 units will be inducted.

ToT is being negotiated.

Valuable update sir