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Type 654 (AARV) armored repair/recovery vehicle

Country of Origin: China

The Type 654 armored repair/recovery vehicle (ARRV) is based on the Chinese Type 90 main battle tank. It is offered for export by Beijing.

Some analysts have suggested it was developed to meet Pakistani requirements. Islamabad has purchased the Type 90, which is known as the Al Khalid in Pakistani service.

The Chinese vehicle shares many of the same components as the Type 90 tank, but has a new all-welded superstructure designed for the repair and recovery role. A hydraulically...

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