28.02.2004, 16:46
Wann werden die ersten Sabras eigentlich ausgeliefert? Die ersten Exemplare müssten doch kommen, da das Projekt 2007 schon beendet ist.
MBT Upgrade:
170 of the M60A1 MBTs will receive SABRA-III upgrade program which is to be completed by 2007. Status: Contract signed, on track. The upgrade program encompasses thermal imaging and Elbit Knight-III fire control system (including stabilizer and ballistic computer), 120mm Merkawa-IV smoothbore cannon (with LAHAT guided ammunition) and fume extractor, automatic fire and explosion suppression system, Merkawa-IV add-on armor technology and explosive reactive armor (ERA), 1200 hp MTU diesel engine/transmission, full system modernization and integration capability, new improved Merkawa-IV tracks, RWR/IR warning system and NBC protection. The remaining M60A1 and M60A3 tanks are likely to undergo the same upgrade process with more involvement of Turkish companies, upon completion of the upgrade of first 170 tanks.
Ist die Merkava -IV Smoothbore Kanone eine Kopie der deutschen Leopard 2 Kanone ?
MBT Upgrade:
170 of the M60A1 MBTs will receive SABRA-III upgrade program which is to be completed by 2007. Status: Contract signed, on track. The upgrade program encompasses thermal imaging and Elbit Knight-III fire control system (including stabilizer and ballistic computer), 120mm Merkawa-IV smoothbore cannon (with LAHAT guided ammunition) and fume extractor, automatic fire and explosion suppression system, Merkawa-IV add-on armor technology and explosive reactive armor (ERA), 1200 hp MTU diesel engine/transmission, full system modernization and integration capability, new improved Merkawa-IV tracks, RWR/IR warning system and NBC protection. The remaining M60A1 and M60A3 tanks are likely to undergo the same upgrade process with more involvement of Turkish companies, upon completion of the upgrade of first 170 tanks.
Ist die Merkava -IV Smoothbore Kanone eine Kopie der deutschen Leopard 2 Kanone ?