Al-Bashir / Abad Indigenous Projects
Type: Main Battle Tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Sudan
Manufacturer: Military Industry Corporation
Overview
Sudanese indigenous tank and armored vehicle development programmes representing domestic defense industry ambitions despite civil conflict. Al-Bashir and Abad projects aim producing indigenous armored vehicles using foreign components and technology. Production status uncertain due to ongoing civil war but facilities reportedly operational. Represents Sudanese ambition for defense industrial independence.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 4 |
|---|---|
| note | Sudan domestic tank programs based on T-54/55 and T-72 reverse engineering |
| armor | Basic steel + ad-hoc ERA |
| main_gun | 100mm or 125mm (variant) |
| production | Limited small-scale production |
| max_speed_kmh | 45 |
| weight_tonnes | 38 |
Operators
- Sudan
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