Tanks, Parts & upgrades
M60 retrofit, parts & upgrade
M60A3 upgrade
The M60A3 upgrade and overhaul programme offers fleet operators a cost-effective way to upgrade the platform and bring it in line with the capabilities of other 3rd Generation Main Battle Tanks. The integration of modern Fire Control Systems, a new main gun, improved power systems and protection systems designed to counter threats greatly enhances lethality, mobility, and crew survivability.
Latest generation of steel for the gun, breech block and breech ring optimised in terms of mechanical characteristics, the same used for the new 127mm Naval Gun in use in Italian and Export Navies, to assure the best in terms of design pressure: same profile, same thickness, better mechanical features.
Weight Reduction, the weight of the oscillating mass consents a reduction of 500kg in comparison with the 120/44mm legacy (cradle designed using special light alloy).
Low Recoil Force, thanks to a patented integrated muzzle brake system with an efficiency of 20%, conceived to reduce the recoil force on the trunnions axis (the only 120mm gun already installed on wheeled vehicles).