Turkish Defence Ministry announced acceptance tests for some modernised M60T MBTs had been conducted.
Turkish Defence Ministry organised the weekly press briefing at the Atış Serbest Exercise. The ministry announced that the acceptance tests for some modernised M60T MBTs had been conducted.
TAF has modernised its M60T MBTs under the TİYK programme, which also covers the modernisation of the Leopard 2A4 MBTs.
The upgraded M60T tanks have reworked add-on armour, VOLKAN-M fire control system, new seats and new C2 systems.
Aselsan’s VOLKAN-M fire control system, replacing the foreign one, will contribute to the main gun’s accuracy and effective firing range.
Technologies developed during the ALTAY MBT programme, such as the VOLKAN-M fire control system and electronics, have made a remarkable contribution to the M60T TİYK.
Another work on M60-series tanks is ROKETSAN’s 105 mm MZK turret. It is lighter than the standard M60A3 turret but offers improved protection thanks to composite armour and reactive armour blocks. The turret also features an autoloader, which M60A3 or M60T MBTs don’t possess.
As Turkiye modernises its MBTs, the sails have recently been set for export customers. For example, ASELSAN will modernise Chilean Leopard 2A4 MBTs in two configurations, and talks are ongoing for Leopard 1V MBTs as well.
TAF Receives Some Upgraded M60T MBT After Tests
