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The Sabra main battle tank is an extensive upgrade of the M60A3. This upgrade was developed in Israel to extend service life of the ageing M60 series tanks and making them more capable. Upgraded tanks have increased lethality, protection and mobility. These main battle tanks are currently in service only with Turkey. A contract to upgrade 170 Turkish Army M60 main battle tanks to the Sabra Mk.2 standard was awarded to Israel Military Industries (IMI) in 2002. The first prototype was delivered for trials and evaluation in 2005. It entered service with the Turkish Army and is locally known as the M60T. A total of 170 Turkish Army tanks were upgraded. These tanks made their first combat debut in 2016 during a Turkish military operation in Syria against Kurdish fighters.
Vehicle is fitted with new modular armor protection. Upgraded vehicles retain their original, but uparmored turrets. Upgraded tanks are equipped with automatic fire suppression systems.
The Sabra main battle tank is armed with a 120 mm smoothbore gun. This gun was developed in Israel and is similar to the Merkava Mk.3 gun. It is significantly superior to the original 105 mm gun installed on the M60 series tanks. This gun is capable of firing all standard NATO 120 mm ammunition. This gun is loaded manually. A total of 42 rounds for the main gun are carried. The Sabra also has new Knight fire control system.
Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun, and two machine guns of the same caliber mounted on top of the roof. Alternatively a 5.45 mm machine gun can be used. The Sabra MBT is also fitted with a 60 mm mortar.
The Sabra main battle tank has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver.
Vehicle is powered by Continental AVDS17905A turbocharged diesel engine, developing 900 horsepower. Chassis of the M60A3 has been upgraded to coupe with increased weight and for better crosscountry mobility.
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