Malyshev Plant to supply next batch of combat equipment parts for Pakistani MBT Al-Khalid

09:58, 13.05.2016 1 min read

The Malyshev Plant (Kharkiv) is preparing for shipping next large batch of engine transmission compartments and other large knots and parts for combat equipment for a foreign customer, the press service of the tank plant has reported.

"The products will be supplied to a long-time business partner of the enterprise. Along with engine transmission compartments, the plant will supply torsion shafts, air cleaners and boilers," the press service said.

"Engine transmission compartments and other parts have been examined by the contractor and will be shipped soon," the plant said.

The Malyshev plant is a world-famous Ukrainian manufacturer of armored vehicles. The plant also produces diesel engines and other products.

Its biggest partners in recent years have been Pakistan, China, Iraq and Thailand.

Since January 2011, the plant has been part of the Ukroboronprom Concern.

Pakistan is the main customer of Malyshev Plant. Since 2001, Ukraine has been cooperating with Pakistan and China in the main battle tank (MBT) Al-Khalid project.