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AMX13 the most reused turret ever?
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K1A1
The K1A1 main battle tank is an improved version of the K1. It was developed in South Korea by Hyundai. It is broadly similar to the US M1A1 Abrams in terms of firepower and protection. First production vehicle was completed in 1996, however it entered service with the ROK Army only in 2001. About 300 of these tanks will be built by 2010.
The K1A1 is up-gunned comparing with it's predecessor and has a number of other improvements. It is worth mentioning, that a number of major components, such as engine, transmission and fire control system, were imported from other countries.
The K1A1 is armed with a more powerful 120-mm smoothbore gun. It is a license-produced US M256 tank gun. The same gun is installed on the M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams. It has twice the penetration power, comparing with the previous 105-mm rifled gun. It also has longer range of effective fire. Vehicle is compatible with standard NATO 120-mm ammunition. This gun is loaded manually.
The K1A1 MBT has improved fire control system. It has a first round hit probability of more than 90%, while on the move against moving target. It also has hunter killer capability and allows to engage targets at night.
Vehicle is also armed with 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun. Two more machine guns are mounted on top of turret roof. Commander operates a 12.7-mm MG, and gunner operates another 7.62-mm machine gun.
Protection of the K1A1 is broadly similar to the M1A1 Abrams. Vehicle has a composite armor, but lacks depleted uranium plates. Ammunition is stored in the turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels.
The K1A1 tank has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver.
This Korea tank is powered by the MTU MB 871 Ka-501 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp. This German engine is license-produced in South Korea. The K1A1 has a hybrid hydropneumatic and torsion bar suspension. It allows vehicle to "kneel" and increases the main gun depression angle.![K1A1]()
The K1A1 main battle tank is an improved version of the K1. It was developed in South Korea by Hyundai. It is broadly similar to the US M1A1 Abrams in terms of firepower and protection. First production vehicle was completed in 1996, however it entered service with the ROK Army only in 2001. About 300 of these tanks will be built by 2010. The K1A1 is up-gunned comparing with it's predecessor and has a number of other improvements. It is worth mentioning, that a number of major components, such as engine, transmission and fire control system, were imported from other countries. The K1A1 is armed with a more powerful 120-mm smoothbore gun. It is a license-produced US M256 tank gun. The same gun is installed on the M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams. It has twice the penetration power, comparing with the previous 105-mm rifled gun. It also has longer range of effective fire. Vehicle is compatible with standard NATO 120-mm ammunition. This gun is loaded manually. The K1A1 MBT has improved fire control system. It has a first round hit probability of more than 90%, while on the move against moving target. It also has hunter killer capability and allows to engage targets at night. Vehicle is also armed with 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun. Two more machine guns are mounted on top of turret roof. Commander operates a 12.7-mm MG, and gunner operates another 7.62-mm machine gun. Protection of the K1A1 is broadly similar to the M1A1 Abrams. Vehicle has a composite armor, but lacks depleted uranium plates. Ammunition is stored in the turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels. The K1A1 tank has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver. This Korea tank is powered by the MTU MB 871 Ka-501 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp. This German engine is license-produced in South Korea. The K1A1 has a hybrid hydropneumatic and torsion bar suspension. It allows vehicle to "kneel" and increases the main gun depression angle.
The K1A1 main battle tank is an improved version of the K1. It was developed in South Korea by Hyundai. It is broadly similar to the US M1A1 Abrams in terms of firepower and protection. First production vehicle was completed in 1996, however it entered service with the ROK Army only in 2001. About 300 of these tanks will be built by 2010. The K1A1 is up-gunned comparing with it's predecessor and has a number of other improvements. It is worth mentioning, that a number of major components, such as engine, transmission and fire control system, were imported from other countries. The K1A1 is armed with a more powerful 120-mm smoothbore gun. It is a license-produced US M256 tank gun. The same gun is installed on the M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams. It has twice the penetration power, comparing with the previous 105-mm rifled gun. It also has longer range of effective fire. Vehicle is compatible with standard NATO 120-mm ammunition. This gun is loaded manually. The K1A1 MBT has improved fire control system. It has a first round hit probability of more than 90%, while on the move against moving target. It also has hunter killer capability and allows to engage targets at night. Vehicle is also armed with 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun. Two more machine guns are mounted on top of turret roof. Commander operates a 12.7-mm MG, and gunner operates another 7.62-mm machine gun. Protection of the K1A1 is broadly similar to the M1A1 Abrams. Vehicle has a composite armor, but lacks depleted uranium plates. Ammunition is stored in the turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels. The K1A1 tank has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver. This Korea tank is powered by the MTU MB 871 Ka-501 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp. This German engine is license-produced in South Korea. The K1A1 has a hybrid hydropneumatic and torsion bar suspension. It allows vehicle to "kneel" and increases the main gun depression angle.
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K1A1
The K1A1 main battle tank is an improved version of the K1. It was developed in South Korea by Hyundai. It is broadly similar to the US M1A1 Abrams in terms of firepower and protection. First production vehicle was completed in 1996, however it entered service with the ROK Army only in 2001. About 300 of these tanks will be built by 2010.
The K1A1 is up-gunned comparing with it's predecessor and has a number of other improvements. It is worth mentioning, that a number of major components, such as engine, transmission and fire control system, were imported from other countries.
The K1A1 is armed with a more powerful 120-mm smoothbore gun. It is a license-produced US M256 tank gun. The same gun is installed on the M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams. It has twice the penetration power, comparing with the previous 105-mm rifled gun. It also has longer range of effective fire. Vehicle is compatible with standard NATO 120-mm ammunition. This gun is loaded manually.
The K1A1 MBT has improved fire control system. It has a first round hit probability of more than 90%, while on the move against moving target. It also has hunter killer capability and allows to engage targets at night.
Vehicle is also armed with 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun. Two more machine guns are mounted on top of turret roof. Commander operates a 12.7-mm MG, and gunner operates another 7.62-mm machine gun.
Protection of the K1A1 is broadly similar to the M1A1 Abrams. Vehicle has a composite armor, but lacks depleted uranium plates. Ammunition is stored in the turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels.
The K1A1 tank has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver.
This Korea tank is powered by the MTU MB 871 Ka-501 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp. This German engine is license-produced in South Korea. The K1A1 has a hybrid hydropneumatic and torsion bar suspension. It allows vehicle to "kneel" and increases the main gun depression angle.![K1A1]()
The K1A1 main battle tank is an improved version of the K1. It was developed in South Korea by Hyundai. It is broadly similar to the US M1A1 Abrams in terms of firepower and protection. First production vehicle was completed in 1996, however it entered service with the ROK Army only in 2001. About 300 of these tanks will be built by 2010. The K1A1 is up-gunned comparing with it's predecessor and has a number of other improvements. It is worth mentioning, that a number of major components, such as engine, transmission and fire control system, were imported from other countries. The K1A1 is armed with a more powerful 120-mm smoothbore gun. It is a license-produced US M256 tank gun. The same gun is installed on the M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams. It has twice the penetration power, comparing with the previous 105-mm rifled gun. It also has longer range of effective fire. Vehicle is compatible with standard NATO 120-mm ammunition. This gun is loaded manually. The K1A1 MBT has improved fire control system. It has a first round hit probability of more than 90%, while on the move against moving target. It also has hunter killer capability and allows to engage targets at night. Vehicle is also armed with 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun. Two more machine guns are mounted on top of turret roof. Commander operates a 12.7-mm MG, and gunner operates another 7.62-mm machine gun. Protection of the K1A1 is broadly similar to the M1A1 Abrams. Vehicle has a composite armor, but lacks depleted uranium plates. Ammunition is stored in the turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels. The K1A1 tank has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver. This Korea tank is powered by the MTU MB 871 Ka-501 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp. This German engine is license-produced in South Korea. The K1A1 has a hybrid hydropneumatic and torsion bar suspension. It allows vehicle to "kneel" and increases the main gun depression angle.
The K1A1 main battle tank is an improved version of the K1. It was developed in South Korea by Hyundai. It is broadly similar to the US M1A1 Abrams in terms of firepower and protection. First production vehicle was completed in 1996, however it entered service with the ROK Army only in 2001. About 300 of these tanks will be built by 2010. The K1A1 is up-gunned comparing with it's predecessor and has a number of other improvements. It is worth mentioning, that a number of major components, such as engine, transmission and fire control system, were imported from other countries. The K1A1 is armed with a more powerful 120-mm smoothbore gun. It is a license-produced US M256 tank gun. The same gun is installed on the M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams. It has twice the penetration power, comparing with the previous 105-mm rifled gun. It also has longer range of effective fire. Vehicle is compatible with standard NATO 120-mm ammunition. This gun is loaded manually. The K1A1 MBT has improved fire control system. It has a first round hit probability of more than 90%, while on the move against moving target. It also has hunter killer capability and allows to engage targets at night. Vehicle is also armed with 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun. Two more machine guns are mounted on top of turret roof. Commander operates a 12.7-mm MG, and gunner operates another 7.62-mm machine gun. Protection of the K1A1 is broadly similar to the M1A1 Abrams. Vehicle has a composite armor, but lacks depleted uranium plates. Ammunition is stored in the turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels. The K1A1 tank has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver. This Korea tank is powered by the MTU MB 871 Ka-501 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp. This German engine is license-produced in South Korea. The K1A1 has a hybrid hydropneumatic and torsion bar suspension. It allows vehicle to "kneel" and increases the main gun depression angle.
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K1A1
The K1A1 main battle tank is an improved version of the K1. It was developed in South Korea by Hyundai. It is broadly similar to the US M1A1 Abrams in terms of firepower and protection. First production vehicle was completed in 1996, however it entered service with the ROK Army only in 2001. About 300 of these tanks will be built by 2010.
The K1A1 is up-gunned comparing with it's predecessor and has a number of other improvements. It is worth mentioning, that a number of major components, such as engine, transmission and fire control system, were imported from other countries.
The K1A1 is armed with a more powerful 120-mm smoothbore gun. It is a license-produced US M256 tank gun. The same gun is installed on the M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams. It has twice the penetration power, comparing with the previous 105-mm rifled gun. It also has longer range of effective fire. Vehicle is compatible with standard NATO 120-mm ammunition. This gun is loaded manually.
The K1A1 MBT has improved fire control system. It has a first round hit probability of more than 90%, while on the move against moving target. It also has hunter killer capability and allows to engage targets at night.
Vehicle is also armed with 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun. Two more machine guns are mounted on top of turret roof. Commander operates a 12.7-mm MG, and gunner operates another 7.62-mm machine gun.
Protection of the K1A1 is broadly similar to the M1A1 Abrams. Vehicle has a composite armor, but lacks depleted uranium plates. Ammunition is stored in the turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels.
The K1A1 tank has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver.
This Korea tank is powered by the MTU MB 871 Ka-501 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp. This German engine is license-produced in South Korea. The K1A1 has a hybrid hydropneumatic and torsion bar suspension. It allows vehicle to "kneel" and increases the main gun depression angle.![K1A1]()
The K1A1 main battle tank is an improved version of the K1. It was developed in South Korea by Hyundai. It is broadly similar to the US M1A1 Abrams in terms of firepower and protection. First production vehicle was completed in 1996, however it entered service with the ROK Army only in 2001. About 300 of these tanks will be built by 2010. The K1A1 is up-gunned comparing with it's predecessor and has a number of other improvements. It is worth mentioning, that a number of major components, such as engine, transmission and fire control system, were imported from other countries. The K1A1 is armed with a more powerful 120-mm smoothbore gun. It is a license-produced US M256 tank gun. The same gun is installed on the M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams. It has twice the penetration power, comparing with the previous 105-mm rifled gun. It also has longer range of effective fire. Vehicle is compatible with standard NATO 120-mm ammunition. This gun is loaded manually. The K1A1 MBT has improved fire control system. It has a first round hit probability of more than 90%, while on the move against moving target. It also has hunter killer capability and allows to engage targets at night. Vehicle is also armed with 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun. Two more machine guns are mounted on top of turret roof. Commander operates a 12.7-mm MG, and gunner operates another 7.62-mm machine gun. Protection of the K1A1 is broadly similar to the M1A1 Abrams. Vehicle has a composite armor, but lacks depleted uranium plates. Ammunition is stored in the turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels. The K1A1 tank has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver. This Korea tank is powered by the MTU MB 871 Ka-501 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp. This German engine is license-produced in South Korea. The K1A1 has a hybrid hydropneumatic and torsion bar suspension. It allows vehicle to "kneel" and increases the main gun depression angle.
The K1A1 main battle tank is an improved version of the K1. It was developed in South Korea by Hyundai. It is broadly similar to the US M1A1 Abrams in terms of firepower and protection. First production vehicle was completed in 1996, however it entered service with the ROK Army only in 2001. About 300 of these tanks will be built by 2010. The K1A1 is up-gunned comparing with it's predecessor and has a number of other improvements. It is worth mentioning, that a number of major components, such as engine, transmission and fire control system, were imported from other countries. The K1A1 is armed with a more powerful 120-mm smoothbore gun. It is a license-produced US M256 tank gun. The same gun is installed on the M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams. It has twice the penetration power, comparing with the previous 105-mm rifled gun. It also has longer range of effective fire. Vehicle is compatible with standard NATO 120-mm ammunition. This gun is loaded manually. The K1A1 MBT has improved fire control system. It has a first round hit probability of more than 90%, while on the move against moving target. It also has hunter killer capability and allows to engage targets at night. Vehicle is also armed with 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun. Two more machine guns are mounted on top of turret roof. Commander operates a 12.7-mm MG, and gunner operates another 7.62-mm machine gun. Protection of the K1A1 is broadly similar to the M1A1 Abrams. Vehicle has a composite armor, but lacks depleted uranium plates. Ammunition is stored in the turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels. The K1A1 tank has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver. This Korea tank is powered by the MTU MB 871 Ka-501 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp. This German engine is license-produced in South Korea. The K1A1 has a hybrid hydropneumatic and torsion bar suspension. It allows vehicle to "kneel" and increases the main gun depression angle.
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T-80U-M1 Bars
The T-80U-M1 Bars (Snow Leopard) main battle tank was revealed in 1997. It is a further development of the T-80U MBT. This main battle tank was developed mainly for export customers. The T-80U-M1 Bars features improved weapon systems and protection. However no production orders were made and only one tank was built.
The T-80U-M1 Bars has a composite front armor with built-in explosive reactive armor blocks. It also has Arena active protection system, as well as Shtora-1 countermeasures system.
The T-80U-M1 Bars is armed with a 125-mm smoothbore gun, completed with a carousel-type autoloader. Tank's main gun is also used to launch 9M119M (NATO designation AT-11 Sniper-B) anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner, as ordinary munitions. The 9M119M missile has a range of effective fire in 5 km. Tank's autoloader provides a rate of fire in 7 - 9 rounds per minute. It stores 28 rounds, while other projectile are located in front of the hull.
Secondary armament consists of 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun and another 12.7-mm machine gun mount, located on top of the commander's hatch.
The T-80U-M1 main battle tank has a crew of three, including commander, driver and gunner.
Vehicle is powered by a GTD-1250 gas turbine engine, developing 1 250 horsepower. It is also completed with an auxiliary gas turbine unit, which powers all of the tank's systems when the main engines is turned off. The T-80U-M1 Bars uses chassis of the T-80U and has similar cross country performance.![T-80U-M1 Bars]()
The T-80U-M1 Bars (Snow Leopard) main battle tank was revealed in 1997. It is a further development of the T-80U MBT. This main battle tank was developed mainly for export customers. The T-80U-M1 Bars features improved weapon systems and protection. However no production orders were made and only one tank was built. The T-80U-M1 Bars has a composite front armor with built-in explosive reactive armor blocks. It also has Arena active protection system, as well as Shtora-1 countermeasures system. The T-80U-M1 Bars is armed with a 125-mm smoothbore gun, completed with a carousel-type autoloader. Tank's main gun is also used to launch 9M119M (NATO designation AT-11 Sniper-B) anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner, as ordinary munitions. The 9M119M missile has a range of effective fire in 5 km. Tank's autoloader provides a rate of fire in 7 - 9 rounds per minute. It stores 28 rounds, while other projectile are located in front of the hull. Secondary armament consists of 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun and another 12.7-mm machine gun mount, located on top of the commander's hatch. The T-80U-M1 main battle tank has a crew of three, including commander, driver and gunner. Vehicle is powered by a GTD-1250 gas turbine engine, developing 1 250 horsepower. It is also completed with an auxiliary gas turbine unit, which powers all of the tank's systems when the main engines is turned off. The T-80U-M1 Bars uses chassis of the T-80U and has similar cross country performance.
The T-80U-M1 Bars (Snow Leopard) main battle tank was revealed in 1997. It is a further development of the T-80U MBT. This main battle tank was developed mainly for export customers. The T-80U-M1 Bars features improved weapon systems and protection. However no production orders were made and only one tank was built. The T-80U-M1 Bars has a composite front armor with built-in explosive reactive armor blocks. It also has Arena active protection system, as well as Shtora-1 countermeasures system. The T-80U-M1 Bars is armed with a 125-mm smoothbore gun, completed with a carousel-type autoloader. Tank's main gun is also used to launch 9M119M (NATO designation AT-11 Sniper-B) anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner, as ordinary munitions. The 9M119M missile has a range of effective fire in 5 km. Tank's autoloader provides a rate of fire in 7 - 9 rounds per minute. It stores 28 rounds, while other projectile are located in front of the hull. Secondary armament consists of 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun and another 12.7-mm machine gun mount, located on top of the commander's hatch. The T-80U-M1 main battle tank has a crew of three, including commander, driver and gunner. Vehicle is powered by a GTD-1250 gas turbine engine, developing 1 250 horsepower. It is also completed with an auxiliary gas turbine unit, which powers all of the tank's systems when the main engines is turned off. The T-80U-M1 Bars uses chassis of the T-80U and has similar cross country performance.
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T-80U-M1 Bars
The T-80U-M1 Bars (Snow Leopard) main battle tank was revealed in 1997. It is a further development of the T-80U MBT. This main battle tank was developed mainly for export customers. The T-80U-M1 Bars features improved weapon systems and protection. However no production orders were made and only one tank was built.
The T-80U-M1 Bars has a composite front armor with built-in explosive reactive armor blocks. It also has Arena active protection system, as well as Shtora-1 countermeasures system.
The T-80U-M1 Bars is armed with a 125-mm smoothbore gun, completed with a carousel-type autoloader. Tank's main gun is also used to launch 9M119M (NATO designation AT-11 Sniper-B) anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner, as ordinary munitions. The 9M119M missile has a range of effective fire in 5 km. Tank's autoloader provides a rate of fire in 7 - 9 rounds per minute. It stores 28 rounds, while other projectile are located in front of the hull.
Secondary armament consists of 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun and another 12.7-mm machine gun mount, located on top of the commander's hatch.
The T-80U-M1 main battle tank has a crew of three, including commander, driver and gunner.
Vehicle is powered by a GTD-1250 gas turbine engine, developing 1 250 horsepower. It is also completed with an auxiliary gas turbine unit, which powers all of the tank's systems when the main engines is turned off. The T-80U-M1 Bars uses chassis of the T-80U and has similar cross country performance.![T-80U-M1 Bars]()
The T-80U-M1 Bars (Snow Leopard) main battle tank was revealed in 1997. It is a further development of the T-80U MBT. This main battle tank was developed mainly for export customers. The T-80U-M1 Bars features improved weapon systems and protection. However no production orders were made and only one tank was built. The T-80U-M1 Bars has a composite front armor with built-in explosive reactive armor blocks. It also has Arena active protection system, as well as Shtora-1 countermeasures system. The T-80U-M1 Bars is armed with a 125-mm smoothbore gun, completed with a carousel-type autoloader. Tank's main gun is also used to launch 9M119M (NATO designation AT-11 Sniper-B) anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner, as ordinary munitions. The 9M119M missile has a range of effective fire in 5 km. Tank's autoloader provides a rate of fire in 7 - 9 rounds per minute. It stores 28 rounds, while other projectile are located in front of the hull. Secondary armament consists of 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun and another 12.7-mm machine gun mount, located on top of the commander's hatch. The T-80U-M1 main battle tank has a crew of three, including commander, driver and gunner. Vehicle is powered by a GTD-1250 gas turbine engine, developing 1 250 horsepower. It is also completed with an auxiliary gas turbine unit, which powers all of the tank's systems when the main engines is turned off. The T-80U-M1 Bars uses chassis of the T-80U and has similar cross country performance.
The T-80U-M1 Bars (Snow Leopard) main battle tank was revealed in 1997. It is a further development of the T-80U MBT. This main battle tank was developed mainly for export customers. The T-80U-M1 Bars features improved weapon systems and protection. However no production orders were made and only one tank was built. The T-80U-M1 Bars has a composite front armor with built-in explosive reactive armor blocks. It also has Arena active protection system, as well as Shtora-1 countermeasures system. The T-80U-M1 Bars is armed with a 125-mm smoothbore gun, completed with a carousel-type autoloader. Tank's main gun is also used to launch 9M119M (NATO designation AT-11 Sniper-B) anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner, as ordinary munitions. The 9M119M missile has a range of effective fire in 5 km. Tank's autoloader provides a rate of fire in 7 - 9 rounds per minute. It stores 28 rounds, while other projectile are located in front of the hull. Secondary armament consists of 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun and another 12.7-mm machine gun mount, located on top of the commander's hatch. The T-80U-M1 main battle tank has a crew of three, including commander, driver and gunner. Vehicle is powered by a GTD-1250 gas turbine engine, developing 1 250 horsepower. It is also completed with an auxiliary gas turbine unit, which powers all of the tank's systems when the main engines is turned off. The T-80U-M1 Bars uses chassis of the T-80U and has similar cross country performance.
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What is it? Can you identify?
These are todays fresh new screenshots from W:ALB. I am wondering what tank this could be as it has those missiles. Looks AMX like but dunno. Maybe one of you can tell?![What is it? Can you identify?]()
These are todays fresh new screenshots from W:ALB. I am wondering what tank this could be as it has those missiles. Looks AMX like but dunno. Maybe one of you can tell?
These are todays fresh new screenshots from W:ALB. I am wondering what tank this could be as it has those missiles. Looks AMX like but dunno. Maybe one of you can tell?
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T-84 Yatagan
The Yatagan (Turkish sword), sometimes referred as the T-84-120, is a prototype main battle tank aimed at the export marked. It was developed in Ukraine to meet the Turkish Army requirement for a new MBT. Comparative evaluation trials took place in 2000, however the Yatagan was not selected.
It is a further development of the Oplot MBT, fitted with NATO compatible 120-mm smoothbore gun and new bustle-mounted autoloader, fitted with blow-out panels. It's design features were tested in the improved T-72-120 main battle tank.
Protection of the Yatagan is similar to that of the Oplot main battle tank. It has welded steel hull and turret and is fitted with built-in explosive reactive armor.
It's 120-mm gun is compatible with all standard NATO tank munitions. The Yatagan can also fire Ukrainian-made anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary rounds. It is a special version of the Russian AT-11 Sniper ATGM. A total of 40 rounds are carried. Autoloader holds 22 of them. Further 16 are stowed in additional stowage places inside the combat compartment.
Fire control system derived from the Oplot MBT.
Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and remotely-controlled 12.7-mm anti-aircraft machine gun.
Vehicle is powered by the 6TD-2 multi-fuel diesel engine, developing 1 200 horsepower. Mobility of the Yatagan is similar to that of the Oplot. It also has a deep wading kit and can ford water obstacles up to 5 m deep. ![T-84 Yatagan]()
The Yatagan (Turkish sword), sometimes referred as the T-84-120, is a prototype main battle tank aimed at the export marked. It was developed in Ukraine to meet the Turkish Army requirement for a new MBT. Comparative evaluation trials took place in 2000, however the Yatagan was not selected. It is a further development of the Oplot MBT, fitted with NATO compatible 120-mm smoothbore gun and new bustle-mounted autoloader, fitted with blow-out panels. It's design features were tested in the improved T-72-120 main battle tank. Protection of the Yatagan is similar to that of the Oplot main battle tank. It has welded steel hull and turret and is fitted with built-in explosive reactive armor. It's 120-mm gun is compatible with all standard NATO tank munitions. The Yatagan can also fire Ukrainian-made anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary rounds. It is a special version of the Russian AT-11 Sniper ATGM. A total of 40 rounds are carried. Autoloader holds 22 of them. Further 16 are stowed in additional stowage places inside the combat compartment. Fire control system derived from the Oplot MBT. Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and remotely-controlled 12.7-mm anti-aircraft machine gun. Vehicle is powered by the 6TD-2 multi-fuel diesel engine, developing 1 200 horsepower. Mobility of the Yatagan is similar to that of the Oplot. It also has a deep wading kit and can ford water obstacles up to 5 m deep.
The Yatagan (Turkish sword), sometimes referred as the T-84-120, is a prototype main battle tank aimed at the export marked. It was developed in Ukraine to meet the Turkish Army requirement for a new MBT. Comparative evaluation trials took place in 2000, however the Yatagan was not selected. It is a further development of the Oplot MBT, fitted with NATO compatible 120-mm smoothbore gun and new bustle-mounted autoloader, fitted with blow-out panels. It's design features were tested in the improved T-72-120 main battle tank. Protection of the Yatagan is similar to that of the Oplot main battle tank. It has welded steel hull and turret and is fitted with built-in explosive reactive armor. It's 120-mm gun is compatible with all standard NATO tank munitions. The Yatagan can also fire Ukrainian-made anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary rounds. It is a special version of the Russian AT-11 Sniper ATGM. A total of 40 rounds are carried. Autoloader holds 22 of them. Further 16 are stowed in additional stowage places inside the combat compartment. Fire control system derived from the Oplot MBT. Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and remotely-controlled 12.7-mm anti-aircraft machine gun. Vehicle is powered by the 6TD-2 multi-fuel diesel engine, developing 1 200 horsepower. Mobility of the Yatagan is similar to that of the Oplot. It also has a deep wading kit and can ford water obstacles up to 5 m deep.
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M1A3 Abrams?
Is this the prototype for the new Abrams?![M1A3 Abrams?]()
Is this the prototype for the new Abrams?
Is this the prototype for the new Abrams?
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M1A3 Abrams?
Is this the prototype for the new Abrams?![M1A3 Abrams?]()
Is this the prototype for the new Abrams?
Is this the prototype for the new Abrams?
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Front shot of the CATTB
CATTB or Component Advanced Technology Test Bed is a experimental model with a 140 mm smoothbore gun, heavily armored turret and upgraded hull based on the M1's chassis. It had a mechanical loading system in turret bustle, a new engine and probably other upgrades, never fielded. The tank went trials in 1987-1988. Current status unknown.
Found it when I was poking around.![Front shot of the CATTB]()
CATTB or Component Advanced Technology Test Bed is a experimental model with a 140 mm smoothbore gun, heavily armored turret and upgraded hull based on the M1's chassis. It had a mechanical loading system in turret bustle, a new engine and probably other upgrades, never fielded. The tank went trials in 1987-1988. Current status unknown. Found it when I was poking around.
CATTB or Component Advanced Technology Test Bed is a experimental model with a 140 mm smoothbore gun, heavily armored turret and upgraded hull based on the M1's chassis. It had a mechanical loading system in turret bustle, a new engine and probably other upgrades, never fielded. The tank went trials in 1987-1988. Current status unknown. Found it when I was poking around.
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How it was...
The M1 TTB (Tank Test Bed) was a Prototype with unmanned turret, 3 crew members in armored capsule in front of the heavy armored hull, main armament was 120 mm smoothbore gun, M256 derivative or modification, mechanical loading system under turret, never fielded.![How it was...]()
The M1 TTB (Tank Test Bed) was a Prototype with unmanned turret, 3 crew members in armored capsule in front of the heavy armored hull, main armament was 120 mm smoothbore gun, M256 derivative or modification, mechanical loading system under turret, never fielded.
The M1 TTB (Tank Test Bed) was a Prototype with unmanned turret, 3 crew members in armored capsule in front of the heavy armored hull, main armament was 120 mm smoothbore gun, M256 derivative or modification, mechanical loading system under turret, never fielded.
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How it's now
The M1 TTB (Tank Test Bed) was a Prototype with unmanned turret, 3 crew members in armored capsule in front of the heavy armored hull, main armament was 120 mm smoothbore gun, M256 derivative or modification, mechanical loading system under turret, never fielded.![How it's now]()
The M1 TTB (Tank Test Bed) was a Prototype with unmanned turret, 3 crew members in armored capsule in front of the heavy armored hull, main armament was 120 mm smoothbore gun, M256 derivative or modification, mechanical loading system under turret, never fielded.
The M1 TTB (Tank Test Bed) was a Prototype with unmanned turret, 3 crew members in armored capsule in front of the heavy armored hull, main armament was 120 mm smoothbore gun, M256 derivative or modification, mechanical loading system under turret, never fielded.
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M1CATTB
Some extra pictures.![M1CATTB]()
Some extra pictures.
Some extra pictures.
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M1CATTB
Some extra pictures.![M1CATTB]()
Some extra pictures.
Some extra pictures.
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M1CATTB
Some extra pictures.![M1CATTB]()
Some extra pictures.
Some extra pictures.
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M1CATTB
Some extra pictures.![M1CATTB]()
Some extra pictures.
Some extra pictures.
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Bangladesh Army Type 69 Mk. II “Gai”
The Type 69 Mk. II G is a rebuilt Type 69 II with modern armaments and combat systems supplied by China. The “G” suffix is abbreviated for “Gai” in Chinese or simply “Modified”.
The main features upgraded Type 69 Mk. II G includes:
• 120 mm smoothbore main gun (Rheinmetall L44 comparable) with Capability to fire ATGM’s.
• Improved gun stabilizers.
• Modern fire control system.
• Combat data link.
• Extensive ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) protection.
• Improved NBC suite.
• 1,200 hp diesel engine.
• Thermal sights.
• New semi-automatic loading system.
• Laser warning receiver.
• Laser range finder.
• Automated fire fighting equipment.
•Advance communications equipment.
• Improved navigation equipment + GPS.
• Electronic jamming equipment.
All Bangladesh Army Type 59/69/79 MBTs are being upgraded to this new standard at present locally at the Army’s Heavy Workshop facility, which is currently capable of building and modernizing tanks, armored vehicles and artillery systems.
![Bangladesh Army Type 69 Mk. II “Gai”]()
The Type 69 Mk. II G is a rebuilt Type 69 II with modern armaments and combat systems supplied by China. The “G” suffix is abbreviated for “Gai” in Chinese or simply “Modified”. The main features upgraded Type 69 Mk. II G includes: • 120 mm smoothbore main gun (Rheinmetall L44 comparable) with Capability to fire ATGM’s. • Improved gun stabilizers. • Modern fire control system. • Combat data link. • Extensive ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) protection. • Improved NBC suite. • 1,200 hp diesel engine. • Thermal sights. • New semi-automatic loading system. • Laser warning receiver. • Laser range finder. • Automated fire fighting equipment. •Advance communications equipment. • Improved navigation equipment + GPS. • Electronic jamming equipment. All Bangladesh Army Type 59/69/79 MBTs are being upgraded to this new standard at present locally at the Army’s Heavy Workshop facility, which is currently capable of building and modernizing tanks, armored vehicles and artillery systems.
The Type 69 Mk. II G is a rebuilt Type 69 II with modern armaments and combat systems supplied by China. The “G” suffix is abbreviated for “Gai” in Chinese or simply “Modified”. The main features upgraded Type 69 Mk. II G includes: • 120 mm smoothbore main gun (Rheinmetall L44 comparable) with Capability to fire ATGM’s. • Improved gun stabilizers. • Modern fire control system. • Combat data link. • Extensive ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) protection. • Improved NBC suite. • 1,200 hp diesel engine. • Thermal sights. • New semi-automatic loading system. • Laser warning receiver. • Laser range finder. • Automated fire fighting equipment. •Advance communications equipment. • Improved navigation equipment + GPS. • Electronic jamming equipment. All Bangladesh Army Type 59/69/79 MBTs are being upgraded to this new standard at present locally at the Army’s Heavy Workshop facility, which is currently capable of building and modernizing tanks, armored vehicles and artillery systems.
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Bangladesh Army Type 69 Mk. II “Gai”
The Type 69 Mk. II G is a rebuilt Type 69 II with modern armaments and combat systems supplied by China. The “G” suffix is abbreviated for “Gai” in Chinese or simply “Modified”.
The main features upgraded Type 69 Mk. II G includes:
• 120 mm smoothbore main gun (Rheinmetall L44 comparable) with Capability to fire ATGM’s.
• Improved gun stabilizers.
• Modern fire control system.
• Combat data link.
• Extensive ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) protection.
• Improved NBC suite.
• 1,200 hp diesel engine.
• Thermal sights.
• New semi-automatic loading system.
• Laser warning receiver.
• Laser range finder.
• Automated fire fighting equipment.
•Advance communications equipment.
• Improved navigation equipment + GPS.
• Electronic jamming equipment.
All Bangladesh Army Type 59/69/79 MBTs are being upgraded to this new standard at present locally at the Army’s Heavy Workshop facility, which is currently capable of building and modernizing tanks, armored vehicles and artillery systems.![Bangladesh Army Type 69 Mk. II “Gai”]()
The Type 69 Mk. II G is a rebuilt Type 69 II with modern armaments and combat systems supplied by China. The “G” suffix is abbreviated for “Gai” in Chinese or simply “Modified”. The main features upgraded Type 69 Mk. II G includes: • 120 mm smoothbore main gun (Rheinmetall L44 comparable) with Capability to fire ATGM’s. • Improved gun stabilizers. • Modern fire control system. • Combat data link. • Extensive ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) protection. • Improved NBC suite. • 1,200 hp diesel engine. • Thermal sights. • New semi-automatic loading system. • Laser warning receiver. • Laser range finder. • Automated fire fighting equipment. •Advance communications equipment. • Improved navigation equipment + GPS. • Electronic jamming equipment. All Bangladesh Army Type 59/69/79 MBTs are being upgraded to this new standard at present locally at the Army’s Heavy Workshop facility, which is currently capable of building and modernizing tanks, armored vehicles and artillery systems.
The Type 69 Mk. II G is a rebuilt Type 69 II with modern armaments and combat systems supplied by China. The “G” suffix is abbreviated for “Gai” in Chinese or simply “Modified”. The main features upgraded Type 69 Mk. II G includes: • 120 mm smoothbore main gun (Rheinmetall L44 comparable) with Capability to fire ATGM’s. • Improved gun stabilizers. • Modern fire control system. • Combat data link. • Extensive ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) protection. • Improved NBC suite. • 1,200 hp diesel engine. • Thermal sights. • New semi-automatic loading system. • Laser warning receiver. • Laser range finder. • Automated fire fighting equipment. •Advance communications equipment. • Improved navigation equipment + GPS. • Electronic jamming equipment. All Bangladesh Army Type 59/69/79 MBTs are being upgraded to this new standard at present locally at the Army’s Heavy Workshop facility, which is currently capable of building and modernizing tanks, armored vehicles and artillery systems.
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M103 Heavy Tank
Like the contemporary British Conqueror tank, the M103 was designed to counter Soviet heavies such as the Josef Stalin tank or the T-10 if a conventional World War III broke out. Its long-ranged 120 mm cannon was designed to hit enemy tanks at extreme distances, but it was never used in combat. In 1953-1954 a series of 300 tanks, initially designated T43E1, were built by Chrysler at the Newark plant. Testing was unsatisfactory, and the tanks were all stored in August 1955. Only after recommending improvements, on 26 April 1956 the tank was standardized as the M103 Heavy Tank. Of the 300 T43E1s built, 80 went to the US Army (74 of which were rebuilt to M103 standard), and 220 were accepted by the US Marine Corps, to be used as infantry support, rebuilt to improved M103A1, then M103A2 standards.[2]
The successive versions of the M103 shared many components with the M47 and M48 Patton tanks and the M60, which, with the exception of the M60 (a main battle tank) were all considered 90 mm gun (medium) tanks. Tracks, rollers and suspension elements were the same, with some modification to take into account the greater weight. The engine and transmission were never modified enough to give the extra power needed for the greater weight of the M103, and as a result, the tank was relatively underpowered and the drive systems were fragile.
The turret of the M103 was larger than that of the M48 or the M60 to make room for the huge 120 mm gun and the two loaders assigned to it, in addition to the gunner and the commander. The driver sat in the hull. The gun was capable of elevation from +15 to -8 degrees.
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Like the contemporary British Conqueror tank, the M103 was designed to counter Soviet heavies such as the Josef Stalin tank or the T-10 if a conventional World War III broke out. Its long-ranged 120 mm cannon was designed to hit enemy tanks at extreme distances, but it was never used in combat. In 1953-1954 a series of 300 tanks, initially designated T43E1, were built by Chrysler at the Newark plant. Testing was unsatisfactory, and the tanks were all stored in August 1955. Only after recommending improvements, on 26 April 1956 the tank was standardized as the M103 Heavy Tank. Of the 300 T43E1s built, 80 went to the US Army (74 of which were rebuilt to M103 standard), and 220 were accepted by the US Marine Corps, to be used as infantry support, rebuilt to improved M103A1, then M103A2 standards.[2] The successive versions of the M103 shared many components with the M47 and M48 Patton tanks and the M60, which, with the exception of the M60 (a main battle tank) were all considered 90 mm gun (medium) tanks. Tracks, rollers and suspension elements were the same, with some modification to take into account the greater weight. The engine and transmission were never modified enough to give the extra power needed for the greater weight of the M103, and as a result, the tank was relatively underpowered and the drive systems were fragile. The turret of the M103 was larger than that of the M48 or the M60 to make room for the huge 120 mm gun and the two loaders assigned to it, in addition to the gunner and the commander. The driver sat in the hull. The gun was capable of elevation from +15 to -8 degrees.
Like the contemporary British Conqueror tank, the M103 was designed to counter Soviet heavies such as the Josef Stalin tank or the T-10 if a conventional World War III broke out. Its long-ranged 120 mm cannon was designed to hit enemy tanks at extreme distances, but it was never used in combat. In 1953-1954 a series of 300 tanks, initially designated T43E1, were built by Chrysler at the Newark plant. Testing was unsatisfactory, and the tanks were all stored in August 1955. Only after recommending improvements, on 26 April 1956 the tank was standardized as the M103 Heavy Tank. Of the 300 T43E1s built, 80 went to the US Army (74 of which were rebuilt to M103 standard), and 220 were accepted by the US Marine Corps, to be used as infantry support, rebuilt to improved M103A1, then M103A2 standards.[2] The successive versions of the M103 shared many components with the M47 and M48 Patton tanks and the M60, which, with the exception of the M60 (a main battle tank) were all considered 90 mm gun (medium) tanks. Tracks, rollers and suspension elements were the same, with some modification to take into account the greater weight. The engine and transmission were never modified enough to give the extra power needed for the greater weight of the M103, and as a result, the tank was relatively underpowered and the drive systems were fragile. The turret of the M103 was larger than that of the M48 or the M60 to make room for the huge 120 mm gun and the two loaders assigned to it, in addition to the gunner and the commander. The driver sat in the hull. The gun was capable of elevation from +15 to -8 degrees.
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