MilitaryAl-Zarrar
Tankconfirmed
The Al-Zarrar is a main battle tank developed by Pakistan as a significant upgrade to the Chinese Type 59 tank. It features enhanced armor, a new 125mm smoothbore gun, and a more powerful engine to improve its combat effectiveness.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | Pakistan |
| Manufacturer | Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Range | 400 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Weight | 44 t |
History
Developed with Ukrainian assistance and manufactured by Heavy Industries Taxila, it entered service in 2004 as an upgrade to Pakistan's aging tank fleet.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 500 | confirmed |
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