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2017-11-16
Leonardo unveils M60 tank upgrade package
Leonardo recently presented its M60 tank overhaul and upgrade programme, which offers a complete modernisation of the platform at a cost-effective price. The unveiling took place at the first edition of the Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC), which was held in October.
At BIDEC, Leonardo presented both the newly upgraded M60 and the company’s expertise in providing land and naval Armed Forces with information superiority, situational awareness, command and control, weapon systems management and network communications.
The upgraded M60A3 has significant improvements in crew survivability, mobility and lethality via a modular package, which integrates a new 120/45 mm main gun with a state-of-the-art Fire Control System (FCS), modern protection systems and an enhanced power system. The Leonardo solution retains existing maintenance and logistics assets and requires minimal additional training for support. The company fully owns and controls the core technologies involved, such as the FCS, the InfraRed cameras, the 120mm smooth-bore main gun and the technology, which improves turret performance. With an affordable investment, the solution retains existing maintenance and logistics assets, in addition to requiring minimal additional training for through life support.
The Leonardo 120/45mm gun, joins new technologies, latest generation of steel, weight reduction and low recoil force, thanks to the integrated muzzle brake (pepperbox configuration), and provides effective performance overmatch. A state-of-the-art Digital Fire Control System, integrating latest day and night third generation thermal imagers, together with sensor and ballistic calculation algorithms, multi-function display and video tracking capability increase first hit probability, range of threats detection, recognition and identification for full day and night operations. The solution also integrates a new-multi-purpose stabilized Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) “Hitrole”, that is combat proven and allows a full 360° panoramic surveillance capability with an improved cooled infrared sighting system.
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The armour protection will be increased, enabling protection of the crew against modern threats. The installation of an Automatic Fire and Explosion Sensing and Suppressing system (AFSS) improves soldier survivability in combat and peace keeping operations. In particular the crew is better protected against fire and explosions that can be generated by hostile forces and by Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG).
On the company’s stand at BIDEC, Leonardo displayed the Kronos Grand Mobile, a compact, multifunctional system designed for land-based tactical operations that need to provide coastal and air surveillance and defend against latest-generation threats. Leonardo also displayed the Colibri, a light, versatile and modular FCS, designed for easy integration into vehicles, tank turrets and artillery platforms. Thanks to its variety of built-in sensors, which include a thermal imager and laser range finder, the system delivers accurate targeting capabilities in a rugged, compact package. Moreover, Leonardo exhibited its NA-30S Mk2, a latest-generation FCS designed to control up to three modern guns, including providing guidance for DART ammunition, against conventional and asymmetric air/surface threats. The system is based on a dualband (X and Ka) radar, and can be provided with a set of integrated sensors to allow high tracking accuracy and improved range performance.
Also on display were Leonardo’s family of broadband radio systems that included tactical, handheld, vehicle, naval and avionics devices in addition to the latest portable version, like the SWave HH-E, a body-worn radio for soldiers and commanders. It offers simultaneous voice and data communications at the tactical edge of the battlefield network. Leonardo’s defence electronics portfolio at BIDEC also included the Sentinel Multiservice Switch Router MSR165, a versatile and reliable dual stack networking solution for military tactical applications on land platforms, used in operational missions, such as main battle tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, personnel carriers, protected tactical and logistics platforms.
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