Wheels were selected rather than a tracked system because they provide better manoeuvrability on both roads and rough terrain.
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The Al Fahd is the first armoured vehicle designed and built in Saudi Arabia.... -
The vehicle is able to negotiate natural and engineered trenches to 2,500mm... -
Al Fahd is able to negotiate side slopes to 55%. -
Over very rough terrain and in negotiating large obstacles, the combined gas... -
Al Fahd can both climb and descend gradients of 80%. -
Wheels were selected rather than a tracked system because they provide better... -
An amphibious system is available for the Al Fahd armoured reconnaissance...
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