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Entered service |
? |
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Crew |
3 or 4 men |
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Dimensions and weight |
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Weight |
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Length (gun forward) |
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Hull length |
? |
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Width |
? |
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Height |
? |
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Armament |
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Main gun |
125-mm smoothbore |
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ATGW |
? |
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Machine guns |
? |
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Elevation range |
? |
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Traverse range |
360 degrees |
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Ammunition load |
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Main gun |
? |
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ATGW |
? |
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Machine guns |
? |
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Mobility |
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Engine |
diesel |
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Engine power |
? |
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Maximum road speed |
? |
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Range |
? |
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Maneuverability |
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Gradient |
60% |
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Side slope |
30% |
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Vertical step |
~ 0.8 m |
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Trench |
~ 2.8 m |
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Fording |
~ 1.4 m |
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Fording (with preparation) |
? |
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The
Zulfiqar 2 is a further development of the
Zulfiqar 1. It is also
referred as the Zolfaqar. This MBT is named after a legendary sword.
It appears to be only an interim type, which served as a test bed
for the Zulfiqar 3.
This main
battle tank has a welded steel hull and turret. It's armor
protection has been improved.
Vehicle has
a new longer turret, with sloping front and bustle at the rear. This
may indicate removal of the autoloader, or possibly, a new
autoloader. The Zulfiqar 2 is armed with a fully-stabilized 125-mm
smoothbore gun. The same gun is used on the Russian
T-72. Ready to use ammunition is stored
in the turret bustle.
This main
battle tank is fitted with a computerized fire control system.
The Zulfiqar
2 main battle tank has an extended chassis and is fitted with a new
diesel engine.
Variants
Zulfiqar 3
is an improved version of the Zulfiqar 2, which was selected for
production.
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