Al-Fahd#Operators
{{distinguish|text=Fahd, an Egyptian military vehicle or Al Fahd 300, an Iraqi surface-to-surface SRBM}}
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{{Infobox weapon
| name = Al Fahd
| image =
| type = Armoured fighting vehicle
| is_vehicle = Yes
| service =1998-present
| wars =
| designer =
| spec_label =
| length = {{convert|7.9|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|2.94|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| height = Varies by suspension setting
Cruising: {{convert|2.065|m|ft|abbr=on}}
Lurking: {{convert|1.81|m|ft|abbr=on}}
Obstacle: {{convert|2.26|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| diameter =
| passengers = 11 (AF-40-8-1 without turret)
| origin = Saudi Arabia
| is_ranged =
| is_bladed =
| is_explosive =
| is_artillery =
| is_missile =
| is_UK = Yes
| used_by = See Operators
| design_date =
| manufacturer = Abdallah Al Faris Company for Heavy Industries{{cite web|url=http://www.army-technology.com/projects/al_fahd/|title=Al Fahd - Wheeled Armoured Reconnaissance/Personnel Carrier - Army Technology|publisher=Army-Technology.com|access-date=30 August 2010}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=domain on WP:BLACKLIST|date=June 2016}}
| unit_cost =
| variants = AF-40-8-1 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)
AF-40-8-2 Armoured Fighting/Reconnaissance Vehicle (AFRV)
| weight = {{convert|16.3|t|ST|abbr=on}} (operating empty weight){{cite web|url=http://www.army-technology.com/projects/al_fahd/specs.html|title=Specifications: Al Fahd - Wheeled Armoured Reconnaissance/Personnel Carrier - Army Technology|publisher=Army-Technology.com|access-date=30 August 2010|archive-date=4 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091004110242/http://www.army-technology.com/projects/al_fahd/specs.html|url-status=dead}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=domain on WP:BLACKLIST|date=June 2016}}
| part_length =
| crew = 1 (AF-40-8-1)
4 (AF-40-8-2)
| armour = Steel alloy with Kevlar spall liners
| primary_armament = Varies by customer requirements
AF-40-8-1: Up to a 40 mm cannon
AF-40-8-2: Up to a 105 mm low-recoil cannon
| secondary_armament =
| engine = AF-40-8-1: Deutz 10-cylinder engine
AF-40-8-2: Deutz 12-cylinder, air-cooled engine
| engine_power = AF-40-8-1: {{convert|400|hp|kW|abbr=on}}
AF-40-8-2: {{convert|550|hp|kW|abbr=on}}
| pw_ratio =
| transmission = Zahnradfabrik Passau GmbH ZF 6WG-200 powered gearbox
| payload_capacity = Land: {{convert|5.5|t|ST|abbr=on}}
Water: {{convert|2.2|t|ST|abbr=on}}
| suspension = Hydropneumatic adjustable suspension
| clearance = Varies by suspension setting
Cruising: {{convert|40.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Lurking: {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Obstacle: {{convert|60|cm|in|abbr=on}}
| fuel_capacity = {{convert|550|L|gal|abbr=on}}
| vehicle_range = AF-40-8-1: {{convert|800|km|mi|abbr=on}}
AF-40-8-2: {{convert|600|km|mi|abbr=on}}
| speed = Road: {{convert|90|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
Cross country: {{convert|65|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
Amphibious: {{convert|8|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| guidance =
| steering =
}}
The Al-Fahd is an armoured fighting vehicle used by the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia. It was the first armored fighting vehicle developed and built-in Saudi Arabia. The vehicle is produced by the Abdallah Al Faris Company for Heavy Industries, which is based in Dammam.
The Al Fahd is available in three configurations: The AF-40-8-1; an armoured personnel carrier (APC) or infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) variant, and the AF-40-8-2; an armoured fighting/reconnaissance vehicle (AFRV).
Design
=Mobility=
The AF-40-8-1 and AF-40-8-2 are similar in terms of 8-wheeled hull configuration, suspension, and transmission. Internally, however, the vehicles differ in both engine type and engine placement. The AF-40-8-2's larger, 12-cylinder engine is mounted at the rear of the hull, where the AF-40-8-1's 10-cylinder engine is mounted at the front to allow for the troop compartment and rear troop ramp which is not present on or required for the AFRV version.
The Al Fahd uses a variable hydropneumatic suspension which allows the vehicle to adjust its ground clearance by a total of {{convert|45|cm|in|abbr=on}} - between {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} and {{convert|60|cm|in|abbr=on}} - depending on need.
The vehicle is designed to be able to negotiate slopes of up to 80% (forward) and 55% (side), and cross trenches between {{convert|2|m|ft|abbr=on}} and {{convert|2.5|m|ft|abbr=on}}.
There is also an amphibious version of the Al Fahd available depending on customer requirements. The hydraulic propellers are optional, so not all Al Fahd's are capable of an amphibious operation.
=Protection=
The Al Fahd uses a high-hardness steel alloy to offer protection against 14 mm ammunition on the frontal arc at ranges of {{convert|300|m|ft|abbr=on}} and greater, and 7.62 mm ammunition at ranges of {{convert|25|m|ft|abbr=on}} and greater on the sides and rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also incorporates multiple layers of Kevlar internally to protect the crew and passengers against spall.
=Armament=
The armament for both the AF-40-8-1 and AF-40-8-2 varies according to customer specifications. The AF-40-8-1 is capable of mounting anything up to and including a 40 mm cannon, and the AF-40-8-2 anything up to and including a low-recoil 105 mm cannon, the 105mm cannon can be elevated up high similar to the ST-3{{Cite web |title=БРОНЕТРАНСПОРТЕР AL FAHD |url=https://archive.today/20230427152539/https://war-book.ru/bronetransporter-al-fahd/}}
Operators
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- {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} The Militarization of the Persian Gulf: An Economic Analysis by Hossein Askari, Amin Mohseni, Shahrzad Daneshvar, p.90.
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References
{{Modern IFV and APC}}
{{Armoured combat vehicles}}
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Category:Wheeled armoured fighting vehicles
Category:Military equipment of Saudi Arabia
Category:Military vehicles of Pakistan
Category:Eight-wheeled vehicles
Category:Military vehicles introduced in the 1990s
Category:Wheeled amphibious armoured fighting vehicles