Jordan moves ahead with Al-Hussein Hybrid Turret 120 mm smoothbore troop trial

Article Abstract:

Announcement at the SOFEX exhibition in Amman in March 2006 stated that the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) had placed a development contract with the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) for four pre-series examples of Challenger 1 tanks fitted with the Al Hussein Hybrid Turret (AHT). This incorporates a 120 mm L50 smoothbore gun made by RUAG of Switzerland and an improved fire-control system (IFCS) developed by Raytheon Technical Services Company of the US.

Product development, Contracts & orders received, Search and navigation equipment, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Contract agreement, Fire control systems (Gunnery), Fire control (Gunnery)

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Unconventional tank turret from Jordan

Article Abstract:

The author examines the development of a low frontal area gun turret used on tanks by the Jordan armed forces. Topics include tank designs, tank warfare, and increasing the power of the gun turret.

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Ordnance & Accessories, Defense industries, Methods, Armaments, Military weapons, Tank warfare

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M-60 Phoenix reaches operational status

Article Abstract:

The author examines the upgrades completed to the Jordan Armed Forces M-60 Phoenix tanks. Topics include hull armor, wind sensors, and gun turret modifications.

Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Turrets, Mounts & Carriages, Sensors, Turrets (Armament), Armor, Turrets, Armour

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