It is known that Iran is currently operating about 150 US M60 tanks. These tanks were put into use in the 1970s to increase the capabilities of the armed forces by purchasing modern equipment.
The M60 is a second-generation American main battle tank with strong firepower, high protection and mobility, perfectly suited to the needs of armored warfare from the mid to late 20th century. Vu The vehicle’s main weapon is the M68 105mm twist barrel gun. The vehicle is also equipped with an M85 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun and an M73 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (later updated to the M219 and M240C), helping to ensure flexibility in combat situations.
Iran’s M60 tank modernization includes the addition of explosive reactive armor on the hull and turret, providing superior protection against anti-tank weapons. The upgrade also has a gun barrel protection shield to ensure optimal performance and safety for the crew during operations. In addition, this version is also equipped with a remote-controlled weapon station mounted on the turret, helping to increase the firepower and flexibility of the vehicle. Furthermore, laser rangefinders and thermal imaging systems also help improve combat effectiveness and accurate shooting capabilities.
Theo Bulgarian Military, Iran’s M60 upgrade uses the same Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 twin-turbo diesel engine as on the M60A1 battle tank. The car can reach a maximum speed of 48km/h and a range of about 500km. Regarding technical specifications, the tank weighs about 52.6 tons, is 9.3m long, 3.63m wide and 3.27m high. In terms of firepower, the vehicle’s main weapon is still the M68 105mm twisted barrel cannon, compatible with many different types of ammunition, including high explosive bullets (HEAT) and modern armor-piercing bullets (APFSDS). In addition, the vehicle also carries an M240 7.62mm machine gun and an M2 Browning heavy machine gun to increase firepower in anti-aircraft and anti-infantry engagements.
* Naval Group provides Barracuda-class submarines to the Netherlands
Page Naval Technology According to news, France’s Naval Group has just signed a contract with the Netherlands to build 4 new Barracuda-class submarines, capable of operating in deep water and near shore, for this country’s navy.
Barracuda class submarine manufactured by Naval Group. Photo: Seaforces.org
Accordingly, Barracuda class submarines will be used to replace the Walrus class in the project to replace Amsterdam’s old submarine fleet. The four new ships are named: HNLMS Orka, HNLMS Zwaardvis, HNLMS Barracuda and HNLMS Tijgerhaai.
The Barracuda class is used in anti-submarine warfare missions, land attack with long-range cruise missiles, surveillance and intelligence gathering, crisis management and special operations. The purchase of these four submarines significantly enhances the capabilities of the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN). Naval Group will deliver the first two within 10 years from the date of signing the contract and two of the four Walrus-class submarines will be decommissioned by the mid-2030s.
Compared to its predecessor, the Barracuda class has many improvements, including enhancing the attack power of the Dutch armed forces by equipping it with cruise missile launchers. In addition, the ship is also integrated with a modern sensor and communication system to help improve efficiency in gathering intelligence information. Battery capacity has also been significantly improved, allowing the submersible to stay underwater longer and operate without needing to raise a “snorkel” to run the diesel engine.
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