MBT-2000 (VT-1A)
Type: Main Battle Tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: NORINCO (China North Industries)
First Deployed: 2012
Overview
The MBT-2000, also designated VT-1A in export form, is a Chinese main battle tank developed by Norinco featuring a Ukrainian 6TD-2 1,200 hp diesel engine for superior power-to-weight ratio. The 125mm smoothbore gun with automatic loader enables a crew of three and achieves a rate of fire of 7-8 rounds per minute. Composite armor provides protection equivalent to approximately 500-600mm RHA. Bangladesh operates the MBT-2000 as its primary modern tank, representing the most capable armored vehicle in the Bangladesh Army inventory, particularly valued for its lighter weight in delta terrain.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 |
|---|---|
| armor | Composite armor, optional ERA |
| range | 480 km |
| width | 3.4 m |
| engine | 6TD-2 1,200 hp diesel (Ukrainian) |
| height | 2.27 m |
| length | 10.07 m |
| weight | 48,000 kg |
| main_gun | 125mm smoothbore autoloader |
| max_speed | 65 km/h |
| secondary_weapons | 7.62mm coaxial MG, 12.7mm AA MG |
Operators
- Bangladesh
- Morocco
- Pakistan
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