[updated:LAST EDITED ON 28-08-02 AT 09:43 AM (GMT)]Malaysia will take delivery 62 initial units of PT91(T-72M1Z) from Poland somewhere in late 2003.The first batch will include an ARV and bridgelayer version to equipped one tank regiment.Malaysia plans to have 3 tank regiments by 2006.The Malaysian PT91 will be equipped with a more powerfull 1000hp engines,new transmission,better armour,laser warning device,Sagem Savan 15T fire control system(similar to the French latest MBT),Belgium made coaxial MG etc.In short it is a better and modern tank compare to the standard T72.At least it will be the most modern tank in SEA.Payment will be made partly in palm oil.
Anybody got extra info or new photos of the Iranian made MBT named the Zulfiqar?Not much could be found about these tank -yet it is interesting to note that the tank do have a mixture of other tanks feature in it.
Somebody from India could post details about the Arjun MBT -is it still a main priority for the Indian Army since you guys have bought over 300 T90s?I also heard about the Arjun SPG mounting Denel G5 52 calb gun-any photos?
More info about the Pakistani Talha APC which we believed recently introduced??
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By: Arabella-Cox - 2nd September 2002 at 06:56
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“As for the PT-91 – it’s worth noting that Poland recently signed a deal to install german 120mm guns on it’s own Pt-91 ( probably means a new turret).”
This would require a significantly new turret… western 120mm is one piece whereas Soviet 125mm is two piece. The one piece 120mm round is too long to fit into a Soviet style autoloader… hence the Black Eagle with a turret bustle auto loader and turret bustle autoloaders developed for T-55, T-62 and T-72 vehicles.
By: Azhar - 30th August 2002 at 13:46
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Tomel
I think I saw a picture of the APC – I can’t remember where – it looks a lot like a M113 which is not surprising since Pakistan manufactures parts for the M113 that it assembles (before the embargo). No shame as the M113 is still a very useful peice of kit.
As for the PT-91 – it’s worth noting that Poland recently signed a deal to install german 120mm guns on it’s own Pt-91 ( probably means a new turret).
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By: tomel - 29th August 2002 at 05:36
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Pakistani,where’s the photos?Maybe you forget to click something?:7
By: Pakistani - 28th August 2002 at 15:44
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Tomel
Sorry for the small size of the pic, vehicle on top right is Al Thala, bottom right is command vehicle built at HIT based on M113 chassis.
By: tomel - 28th August 2002 at 15:32
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Pakistani,thanks on the info -still please post an image if you could found one.120 Arjun -well that’s surely a waste of time spent on RD + money.
By: Pakistani - 28th August 2002 at 14:57
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Text of report by Pakistan TV on 13 August
Pakistan has prepared, from its own resources, the first armoured vehicle ‘Talha’. An exclusive report by PTV correspondent Mohammad Arshad Saleem:
[PTV correspondent Mohammad Arshad Saleem] Armoured vehicle is used for the movement of troops during the war. The armoured vehicle was used for the first time in Germany by Infantry in World War II. Pakistan Heavy Industries Taxila in 1992 started the preparation of armoured vehicle under the transfer of technology. The preparation of armoured vehicle started in 1998 in APC [Armoured Personnel Carrier] factory. This armoured vehicle has been named after the name of Talha [companion of Prophet Mohammad]. Talha set an example of bravery during the war of Ahud [war fought against infidels under the command of Prophet] while defending the Prophet Mohammad. Talha is among the ten lucky companions who were given the revelation of going to paradise during their life by Prophet Mohammad. The 12 ton armoured vehicle ‘Talha’ has the capacity of carrying 12 troops. This can travel a distance of 428 km at one time and can run successfully in every kind rough terrain. An engine of 320 horse-power can be installed in it. It can display unusual performance in deserts because of specially prepared tracks. The maximum speed of ‘Talha’ is 70 km per hour and it can cross the elevations easily. It has a night vision facility also. The front side has been given the shape of boat because of which it can float on water at the speed of 5 km. Additional firing ports and periscopes have been made in it for firing during movement. The gun of 12.7 mm has been installed on ‘Talha’ and it has capability of defending against every kind of arms and ammunition. Pakistani engineers and experts have prepared such an armoured vehicle in shape of ‘Talha’, which can be counted in the world’s latest armoured vehicles with regards to performance. By preparing it at the lower price as compared to world market much valued foreign exchange has been saved.
[Lt-Gen Hamid Javid, identified by screen caption] ‘Talha’ has been designed to meet the requirements of Pakistan Army and as a minimum it is going to be equal to or better than the American M113. Very soon we hope to put this vehicle into series production.
[Saleem] Other kinds of armoured vehicles have also been prepared in the Armed Personnel Carrier [APC] factory of Heavy Industries Taxila, which include Logistic vehicle ‘Al Kaswa’, Command Post Carrier ‘Satab’, and Security Vehicle ‘Muhafiz’. Armoured vehicle ‘Talha’ is the another important success of Heavy industries Taxila after the Main Battle Tank ‘Al Khalid’. ‘Al Khalid’ has been handed over to Pakistan Army. ‘Talha’ is in the final phase of severe trials and soon its series production will be started. Arshad Saleem, PTV News, Heavy Industries Taxila.
Source: Pakistan TV, Islamabad, in Urdu 1500 gmt 13 Aug 02.
BBC Worldwide Monitoring/ (c) BBC 2002.
I think the Indian Army decided to only order 120 Arjuns in the end.
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