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m moved APC-Talha to Al Talha: "APC-Talha"? Come on, guys... MBT-Abrams, IFV-Bradley. There's a reason why they don't exist.
 
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{{More citations needed|date=August 2012}}
{{Infobox Weapon
{{Infobox weapon
| name=APC-Talha
|name=APC Talha
| image=
|image=
| caption=
|caption=Pakistani HIT Sakb CPV leading a batch of APC Talhas
|origin={{PAK}}
|origin= Pakistan
|type=[[Armoured personnel carrier]]
|type=[[Armoured Personnel Carrier|Armoured personnel carrier (APC)]]
|is_vehicle=yes
|is_vehicle=yes
|designer=[[Heavy Industries Taxila]]
|designer=[[Heavy Industries Taxila]]
|manufacturer=[[Heavy Industries Taxila]]
|manufacturer=[[Heavy Industries Taxila]]
|design_date= 1998
|design_date= [[1998]]<ref name="APC"> [http://www.defence.pk/al-talha_apc.html Al-Talha APC.]</ref>
|production_date= [[2002]]<ref name="APC"> [http://www.defence.pk/al-talha_apc.html Al-Talha APC.]</ref>
|production_date= 2002
|used_by=[[Iraq]], [[Pakistan]]
|used_by=[[Pakistan Army]]<br />[[Iraqi Army]]
|is_UK=yes
| length=5.55
|length={{convert|218.5|in|cm}}
| width=2.54
|width={{convert|100|in|cm}}
| height=2.52
|height={{convert|102|in|cm}}
| weight=12
|weight=12.5 ton (combat weight)<br />10.6 ton (curb weight)
|suspension=torsion bar
|crew=13
|speed=?
|suspension=Torsion bars, hydraulic dampers
| vehicle_range=320
|speed=40 km/h
| primary_armament= 12.7 mm machine gun
|vehicle_range={{convert|320|mi|km}}
| secondary_armament= none
|primary_armament= 12.7 mm machine gun
| armour=?
|secondary_armament=
| engine=Diesel
|armour=Aluminium (5083 series)
| engine_power=
|engine=Two options:
| pw_ratio=?
* [[Detroit Diesel]] 6V53T, 275 hp
| crew=8
* [[Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau|KMDB]] UTD-20, 330 hp
|engine_power=
|pw_ratio=<br/>
* 22 hp/ton (6V53T)
* 25 hp/ton (UTD-20)
}}
}}


'''Al-Talha''' is an [[armoured personnel carrier]] designed and manufactured by the [[Pakistan]]i [[Heavy Industries Taxila]] (HIT) using [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] made engines. The vehicle is a modernised [[United States|American]] [[M113]]-A2-Mk1.
'''Talha''' is an [[armoured personnel carrier|armoured personnel carrier (APC)]] designed and manufactured in [[Pakistan]] by APC Factory of [[Heavy Industries Taxila|Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT)]].


The vehicle is based on the [[M113 armored personnel carrier|M113-A2-Mk.1]] APC. The [[Pakistan Army|Pakistani Army]] plans to deploy 2,000 Talha APCs by 2010.{{Update inline|date=December 2018}} TALHA is an all terrain, amphibious infantry support vehicle with 12.7&nbsp;mm machine gun as its main armament. Adequate crew compartment space provides excellent crew comfort. Survivability is enhanced through use of external fuel tanks. Various forms of bolt-on armour can be added to increase armour protection of the vehicle.
There are several provisions for firing ports and periscopes. The army of [[Pakistan]] plans to deploy 2,000 of these by year 2010.


==History==
==History==
The decision to develop the Talha was made after U.S. sanctions imposed on Pakistan made it impossible for HIT to continue manufacturing the [[M113 armored personnel carrier|M113]]. The Talha's design is based on the M113, one notable difference being the positions of the engine and driver station.<ref name="jedsite.info">[http://www.jedsite.info/fulltrack-tango/tango/talha_series/talha-series.html "Talha Series of Tracked Armoured Vehicles"] jedsite</ref>
The Al-Talha had been seen in the IDEA 2002 exhibition in Karachi in [[2002]] after it was produced.<ref> [http://www.pakdef.info/ideas2002/index.html IDEAS 2002 - Defence Exhibition.]</ref>


The Al-Talha is being marketed for export and was displayed at the IDEAS 2002 defence exhibition, [[Karachi]], in 2002.{{Citation needed|date=August 2012}} In November 2004 an [[Iraq]]i delegation ordered 44 Talha APCs.
The decision to develop the vehicle was taken, because it was almost impossible to build more M113's due to US sanctions (the PAF have more than 850 in service). The PAF will now receive some 150 Talha or Al-Talha APC's; total number planned is 2,000. The design is clearly based on the M113, but the positions of the engine and driver's station are switched. <ref>[http://www.jedsite.info/fulltrack-tango/tango/talha_series/talha-series.html ''TALHA SERIES OF TRACKED ARMOURED VEHICLES'']</ref>


== Variants ==
==Engine==
There is a flexibility in the design that the Engine compartment can accommodate power pack with 275 HP Detroit Diesel 6V53T turbocharged engine or 330 HP UTD-20, a Ukrainian engine.
*Al-Hadeed - Recovery vehicle based on a Talha APC.
*Al-Hamza - Armored infantry fighting vehicle.
*Al-Maaz - Variant fitted with the Baktar Shikan anti-tank missile.
*[[Al-Qaswa]] - Logistics vehicle.
*Al-Saad - Six roadwheel personnel carrier version.
*Al-Sakb - Logistics support and command vehicle.
*Al-Talha - Five roadwheel personnel carrier version. <ref>[http://www.jedsite.info/fulltrack-tango/tango/talha_series/talha-series.html ''TALHA SERIES OF TRACKED ARMOURED VEHICLES'']</ref>


==Operators==
== Iraqi Interest ==
[[File:Talha operators.png|thumb|300px|Map with Talha operators in blue]]
In November 2004 an [[Iraq]]i defence delegation paid a visit to Pakistan and showed interest in the vehicle and ordered 44 of them.<ref>[http://www.ideaspakistan.com/iraq%20visit%20to%20pakistan.htm Iraqi Defence Delegation's Visit to Pakistan]</ref>


== See also ==
===Current operators===
;{{PAK}}
*[[List of modern armoured fighting vehicles]]
*[[Pakistan Army]]: 400+ in Service;<ref>{{cite web| title = PAKISTAN ARMY| url = http://www.asiapacificdefencereporter.com/order-of-battle/pakistan| accessdate = 2013-03-07| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130514073851/http://www.asiapacificdefencereporter.com/order-of-battle/pakistan| archive-date = 2013-05-14| url-status = dead}}</ref> Total 2,000 planned to be deployed.<ref name=MToday>{{cite web | title = Talha Armored personnel carrier| url = http://www.military-today.com/apc/talha.htm | accessdate= 2013-03-07}}</ref>
*[[Pakistani Arms Industry]]
;{{IRQ}}
*[[Iraqi Army]]: 44 delivered by [[Pakistan]] in 2006.<ref name=MToday/>


==External links==
===Civilian operators===
;{{PAK}}
*[http://www.ideaspakistan.com/iraq%20visit%20to%20pakistan.htm Ideas Pakistan]
*[[Sindh Police]]: 40 delivered by Wah Ordnance Factory in 2012.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nation.com.pk/17-Jul-2012/low-quality-equipment-risk-cops-lives | title=Low quality equipment risk cops' lives | access-date=2013-03-11 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111225150/http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/karachi/17-Jul-2012/low-quality-equipment-risk-cops-lives | archive-date=2012-11-11 | url-status=live }}</ref>


==References==
==Variants==
[[File:Sakb APC.jpg|thumb|right|Sakb variant]]
{{Reflist}}
* '''Maaz''' - Fitted with [[Baktar-Shikan]] anti-tank missile firing unit
* '''Mouz''' - Fitted with [[RBS 70]] surface-to-air missile firing unit
* '''Sakb''' - Command post vehicle
* '''[[Al Qaswa]]''' - Logistics & cargo vehicle


==APC Saad==
{{Military of Pakistan}}

APC Saad is a stretched 6 road wheel variant of Talha.
Further variants of Saad:
* '''Viper''' - Infantry fighting vehicle.
* '''Al-Hadeed''' - Armoured recovery vehicle.
* '''Al-Hamza''' - Infantry fighting vehicle. Only for export purpose.

==See also==
{{Portal|Pakistan}}
* [[Armoured personnel carrier]]
* [[Heavy Industries Taxila]]
* [[Armoured personnel carrier]]
;Related development
* [[M113 armored personnel carrier|M113]]
;Related lists
* [[List of modern armoured fighting vehicles]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}


[[Category:Modern Pakistani weapons]]
{{Pakistani Armed Forces}}
[[Category:Armoured fighting vehicles of the post-Cold War period]]
[[Category:Armoured personnel carriers]]


[[Category:Armoured fighting vehicles of Pakistan]]
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[[Category:Armoured fighting vehicles of the post–Cold War period]]
{{Pakistan-mil-stub}}
[[Category:Tracked armoured personnel carriers]]

Latest revision as of 08:01, 14 November 2024

APC Talha
TypeArmoured personnel carrier (APC)
Place of originPakistan
Service history
Used byPakistan Army
Iraqi Army
Production history
DesignerHeavy Industries Taxila
Designed1998
ManufacturerHeavy Industries Taxila
Produced2002
Specifications
Mass12.5 ton (combat weight)
10.6 ton (curb weight)
Length218.5 inches (555 cm)
Width100 inches (250 cm)
Height102 inches (260 cm)
Crew13
ArmourAluminium (5083 series)
Main
armament
12.7 mm machine gun
EngineTwo options:
Power/weight
  • 22 hp/ton (6V53T)
  • 25 hp/ton (UTD-20)
SuspensionTorsion bars, hydraulic dampers
Operational
range
320 miles (510 km)
Maximum speed 40 km/h

Talha is an armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed and manufactured in Pakistan by APC Factory of Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT).

The vehicle is based on the M113-A2-Mk.1 APC. The Pakistani Army plans to deploy 2,000 Talha APCs by 2010.[needs update] TALHA is an all terrain, amphibious infantry support vehicle with 12.7 mm machine gun as its main armament. Adequate crew compartment space provides excellent crew comfort. Survivability is enhanced through use of external fuel tanks. Various forms of bolt-on armour can be added to increase armour protection of the vehicle.

History

[edit]

The decision to develop the Talha was made after U.S. sanctions imposed on Pakistan made it impossible for HIT to continue manufacturing the M113. The Talha's design is based on the M113, one notable difference being the positions of the engine and driver station.[1]

The Al-Talha is being marketed for export and was displayed at the IDEAS 2002 defence exhibition, Karachi, in 2002.[citation needed] In November 2004 an Iraqi delegation ordered 44 Talha APCs.

Engine

[edit]

There is a flexibility in the design that the Engine compartment can accommodate power pack with 275 HP Detroit Diesel 6V53T turbocharged engine or 330 HP UTD-20, a Ukrainian engine.

Operators

[edit]
Map with Talha operators in blue

Current operators

[edit]
 Pakistan
 Iraq

Civilian operators

[edit]
 Pakistan

Variants

[edit]
Sakb variant
  • Maaz - Fitted with Baktar-Shikan anti-tank missile firing unit
  • Mouz - Fitted with RBS 70 surface-to-air missile firing unit
  • Sakb - Command post vehicle
  • Al Qaswa - Logistics & cargo vehicle

APC Saad

[edit]

APC Saad is a stretched 6 road wheel variant of Talha. Further variants of Saad:

  • Viper - Infantry fighting vehicle.
  • Al-Hadeed - Armoured recovery vehicle.
  • Al-Hamza - Infantry fighting vehicle. Only for export purpose.

See also

[edit]
Related development
Related lists

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Talha Series of Tracked Armoured Vehicles" jedsite
  2. ^ "PAKISTAN ARMY". Archived from the original on 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
  3. ^ a b "Talha Armored personnel carrier". Retrieved 2013-03-07.
  4. ^ "Low quality equipment risk cops' lives". Archived from the original on 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
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