Al-Zubair 2 Explained

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AL-Zubair 2
Type:Main battle tank
Origin: Sudan
Manufacturer:Sudanese Military Industry
Crew:4
Service:2011–present
Used By:See Sudan Armed Forces
Weight:37 ton
Engine Power:780 hp
Accuracy:0.1 mils -->
Speed:65 km/h
Vehicle Range:400 km

The Al-Zubair 2 is a Sudanese main battle tank based on the Chinese Type 59D.[1]

Country of origin

Sudan

Military Industry Corporation

Characteristics

Combat weight 37tonCrew 4Cruising Range 350 kmPower to weight ratio 19.7 hp/tonGeneral Pressure 87kPa

Power Pack

Power 730 hpCooling Water cooledFuel DieselTransmission Fixed - shaft typeTurning SkidFinal Drive Planetary Type

Armament

Main Gun 105 mm. Smooth bore

Ammunition

Main Gun 45AAMG 500Co-Axial MG 2500Grenades 20

Dimension

Length (gun forward position) 9.973 mWidth 3.390 mHeight 2.400 m

FCS

Type Image Stabmzed Fire Control System with LRF ballistic computer and auto sensorsOptics LASER ProtectedFiring Capacity S-S, S-MNVD'S Image intensifir slehtino system

Protection

Add on Armour Composite (Frontal Arc)Explosive Reactive armou installedFire Extinguishing & Explosion Suppression YesSmoke discharge System YesRunning Gear

Tracks Steel Suspension

Type: Shock Absorber & Torsion bars Rubber paddedBump Stop: Rubber padded

Performance

Maximum speed 57 km/hT ranch Crossing 2.7 mObstacle Crossing 0.8 mGradient 60%Side Slope 30%

Ammunition type

APESDS. HEAT, HE Separately loadedCo-axial MG 7.62 X 54 mmAAMG 12.7mmLRF

Type NdYAGRange 200 – 5000 mRadio System

Type 889 TFreguency Range 20 - 49.975 MHZDistance Range 20 – 25 km

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Al-Zubair 2 DAA03 main battle tank data sheet specifications information pictures video Sudan | Sudan Sudanese army tank heavy armoured | Sudan Sudanese army military equipment vehicles UK. 21 March 2013 .