The Zulfiqar 3 main battle tank is a further development of the Zulfiqar 2. This main battle tank is sometimes referred as the Zolfaqar. It is named after a legendary sword. This MBT is clearly based on the Zulfiqar line, but also resembles the US M1 Abrams. It's development has been completed late in 1999. It is believed that this main battle tank recently entered serial production. It is likely that the Zulfiqar 3 is less sophisticated, than the latest Western main battle tanks.

   This main battle tank has a welded steel hull and turret. It's front arc is reinforced by composite armor. Protection was improved, comparing with the previous production Zulfiqar 1.

   The Zulfiqar 3 It is armed with a fully-stabilized 125-mm smoothbore gun, similar to that of the T-72. It is unknown weather this gun is fitted with an autoloader, or loaded manually. Ready to use ammunition is stored in the turret bustle.

   Vehicle has an upgraded fire control system.

   The Zolfiqar 3 is powered by an unspecified diesel engine, which is likely to be similar to that of the Zulfiqar 2.