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Kaplan MT medium weight tank ready for testing
KAPLAN MT
Turkey’s FNSS Savunma Sistemleri has released details of a new Kaplan (Tiger) MT Modern Medium Weight Tank.
FNSS and Indonesia’s PT Pindad unveiled the jointly developed medium weight tank, Kaplan MT, during the 13th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) in Istanbul. The Kaplan MT brings a new breath to the battlefield with its accurate direct fire capability, a wide selection of ammunition ranging from close fire support to anti-tank ammunition, and superior tactical and strategic mobility.
The vehicle’s new generation engine, coupled with a fully automatic electronic controlled transmission, results in of 20 hp/ton ratio; depending on the configurable protection system.
KAPLAN MT owes its advanced mobility capability to it’s 6 wheeled anti-shock suspension system, built on torsion bars with double pinned tracks twhich provides optimum performance on both urban infrastructure and cross country. The vehicle is fully operable in a broad range of altitude and humidity, and tempratures. (-18°C/+55°C)
The vehicle’s power pack is equipped with capacity cooling pack and fuel tanks. The cooling pack is cooled by an intelligent software driven hydraulic fan for optimum torque extraction and fuel economy, and two separate fuel tanks provide a minimum operating range of 450km. An auxiliary power unit enables turret operation when vehicle engine is not running by charging battery system. Advanced battery monitoring system is also equipped for optimum power management and silent watch capabilities.
Mobility:
- Maximum Road Speed: 70kitvb
- Road Range: 450km
- Gradient: 60%
- Side Slope 30%
- Vertical Obstacle. 0.90m
- Trench Crossing. 2.00m
- Turning Radius: Pivot
- Operating Conditions -18*C/+55‘C
New fire control system enables rapid preparation for fire engagement, high accuracy in range measurement and high first round kill probability either in motion or standstill, both day and night.
The new FCS solution enables the commander to take the gunner’s role in case of emergency and to fire at selected targets.
Weapon Systems:
- CMI Cockerill 3105 turret
- 105mm Gun – mam Armament
- 7 62mm coaxial machine gun – secondary armament
The vehicle’s firepower ts provided by a CMI Cockerill 3105 turret, integrated with a high-pressure 105mm Cockerill Gun and an advanced autoloader. Thanks to this turret, the Kaplan MT has high firepower power despite its relatively low weight.
Protection Systems:
- Ballistic Protection (Hull + Additional Armour)
- Mine protection (Underbelly Mine
Protection)
- CBRN protection system
- Air conditioning system
- Automatic fire suppression system
- Smoke grenade launcher
New generation KAPLAN MT’s precision direct fire capability ensures sufficient lethality coupled with outstanding tactical and strategic mobility. The vehicle’s rear configuration power pack, heavy duty suspension system, double pin tracks and advanced electronic control systems each contribute to ensure freedom of action during expeditionary maneuver.
http://defence-blog.com/army/kaplan-mt-medium-weight-tank-ready-for-testing.html
Leonardo offers new M-346 jet trainer aircraft for Azerbaijani Air Force
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Leonardo has showcased the M-346 jet trainer aircraft to the Azerbaijani authorities.
A presentation of new generation M-346 jet trainer aircraft, manufactured by Italy’s Leonardo Aircraft company, was held at an air base of Azerbaijan’s Air Force on May 10, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry, that was reported by
azeridefence.com.
The leadership of the Ministry of Defence inspected the aircraft, then a comprehensive briefing was given on its technical data, operation and other capabilities.
The M-346 Master is an advanced and lead-in fifth-generation fighter trainer. The M-346 provides combat pilot training for front line fighters with high angle-of-attack capability. The aerodynamic design of the M-346 uses vortex lift to provide manoeuvrability and controllability at very high angle-of-attack using a fly-by-wire control system.
The M-346 can climb at the rate of 127m/s. The maximum and cruise speed of the aircraft are 1,092km/h and 1,059km/h respectively. Its stall speed is 166km/h. The range and service ceiling of the M-346 are 2,590km and 13,700m respectively. Its take-off run is 320m, while the landing run is 470m. The aircraft weighs around 4,610kg and its maximum take-off weight is 9,000kg.
Photo by azeridefence.com
http://defence-blog.com/news/leonar...ainer-aircraft-for-azerbaijani-air-force.html