Jordan moves ahead with Al-Hussein Hybrid Turret 120 mm smoothbore troop trial
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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.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2006
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Unconventional tank turret from Jordan
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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.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2003
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M-60 Phoenix reaches operational status
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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.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2003
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