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Indonesia PT Pindad
Harimau
A medium tank co-developed by Indonesia's PT Pindad and Turkey's FNSS, combining a light tracked chassis with a 105 mm turret to give infantry-support firepower at lower weight and cost than a main battle tank. Marketed jointly as Kaplan MT and Harimau.
In service since 2019 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
70
km/h
450
km range
26
hp/t
105
mm gun
32,000
kg
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Indonesia export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2019. Status: active · ~18 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Competitive field
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Counted in the WeaponSpecs database: main battle tanks built by another manufacturer that share at least one published role with this system. A count of what this catalog holds, not a survey of the whole market. See the alternatives →
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Harimau can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 70 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 450 km |
| Power-to-weight Engine power per tonne of vehicle weight. Higher means better acceleration and cross-country mobility. | 26 hp/t |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 105 mm CMI Cockerill 3105 gun |
|---|---|
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 105 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 41 |
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | Modular composite armor, STANAG level III–IV |
|---|---|
| NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments. | Yes |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 7.32 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 32,000 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 3 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | MTU 8V199 TE20 diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 720 hp |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Diesel (tracked) |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 18 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public PT Pindad and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the top speed of the PT Pindad Harimau? +
The PT Pindad Harimau has a maximum speed of 70 km/h.
What is the range of the PT Pindad Harimau? +
The PT Pindad Harimau has a maximum range of 450 km.
How much does the PT Pindad Harimau weigh? +
The PT Pindad Harimau has a combat weight of 32,000 kg.
How many crew does the PT Pindad Harimau require? +
The PT Pindad Harimau requires a crew of 3.
What is the main armament of the PT Pindad Harimau? +
The PT Pindad Harimau's primary weapon is the 105 mm CMI Cockerill 3105 gun.
What engine does the PT Pindad Harimau use? +
The PT Pindad Harimau is powered by the MTU 8V199 TE20 diesel.
What is the PT Pindad Harimau used for? +
The PT Pindad Harimau is a main battle tank typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the PT Pindad Harimau? +
The PT Pindad Harimau is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the PT Pindad Harimau cost? +
PT Pindad Harimau: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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