Khalid MBT

Notes: This is a modified Chieftain built for Jordan and Iran. The Khalid can be distinguished by the raised rear deck, which houses a power pack that is almost identical to that of the Challenger’s. The main gun is fully stabilized. The Khalid also has an improved fire suppression system. The transmission is fully automatic. The engine cooling system is optimized for desert operations. A 5 KW APU was added for use by the vehicle’s systems when the engine is not running. The Khalid has a laser rangefinder/ballistic computer combination. The Khalid is fitted with a fire suppression system.

After Khomeini took over Iran, the order to Iran was cancelled, and the remaining Khalids sold to Jordan, who bought 274.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$487,522

D, G, AvG, A

400 kg

58 tons

4

21

Passive IR, Image Intensification

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

136/95

30/20

950

576

Trtd

T6

TF106Cp TS28 TR20 HF133Cp HS20Sp HR12

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+4

Good

120mm L11A5 gun, EX-34, MAG (C)

65x120mm L30, 6000x7.62N