APC Talha
| APC-Talha | |
|---|---|
| File:APCTalha.jpg Armoured Personnel Carrier -Talha | |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12 |
| Length | 5.55 |
| Width | 2.54 |
| Height | 2.52 |
| Crew | 8 |
APC-Talha has been designed and manufactured by Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) using Ukrainian made engines. It is designed similar to American M113-A2-Mk1.
There are several provisions for firing ports and periscopes. The army of Pakistan plans to include 2,000 of these by year 2010.
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APC Talha
APC Talha has been designed and manufactured by APC Factory Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT). 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. 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.
Pakistan army has already placed an order for initial 250 of these APCs, which will be delivered over the period of two years by 2005-06. Currently full pilot production is underway at HIT. Pakistan army plans to include 2,000 of these machines by year 2010.
Design Specification
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