Olifant Mk2 MBT
Type: Main Battle Tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: South Africa
Manufacturer: Denel SOC Ltd
Overview
Modernized Centurion-based MBT with 105mm gun, improved armor, modern fire control, and desert-optimized systems.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 4 |
|---|---|
| armor | Olifant armor package (Centurion base) |
| engine | Continental AVDS-1790-2DA diesel, 750 hp |
| width_m | 3.4 |
| height_m | 2.9 |
| length_m | 9.8 |
| main_gun | 105mm GT3B rifled (upgrade: 120mm option) |
| range_km | 500 |
| secondary | 7.62mm coaxial + cupola |
| max_speed_kmh | 58 |
| weight_tonnes | 58 |
Operators
- South Africa
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