{"id":14150,"date":"2024-02-14T08:12:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T11:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/?p=14150"},"modified":"2024-02-14T08:12:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T11:12:12","slug":"el-ejercito-de-turquia-recibe-los-primeros-tanques-m-60t-modernizados","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/?p=14150","title":{"rendered":"El ej\u00e9rcito de Turqu\u00eda recibe los primeros tanques M-60T modernizados"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Las Fuerzas Armadas de Turqu\u00eda disponen de una importante\u00a0flota de\u00a0tanques\u00a0en servicio Leopard 2A 4 y M60 A3 (USA), pero algunos de ellos con m\u00e1s de 50 a\u00f1os en servicio. Para su reemplazo, avanzan desde hace tiempo en el programa \u201cALTAY MBT\u201d, un tanque de \u00faltima generaci\u00f3n totalmente desarrollado y producido por la industria nacional y equipado con tecnolog\u00eda adecuada para satisfacer los requerimientos de un moderno tanque de batalla (MBT). Sin embargo, el nuevo tanque demorar\u00e1 a\u00f1os y para sostener una adecuada capacidad de combate en los sistemas actuales, se ha resuelto desarrollar simult\u00e1neamente el programa \u201cTYIK M-60T\u201d. Su objetivo es modernizar completamente los tanques M60 con equipamiento de \u00faltima generaci\u00f3n como: \u201cSistema de Armas Controlado Remotamente (RCWS), \u201cSistema de Protecci\u00f3n Activa (APS) PULAT\u201d, \u201cClose Range Surveillance System\u201d, \u201cLaser Warning System\u201d y otros m\u00e1s, que permitir\u00e1n otorgar al tanque M60, algunos a\u00f1os m\u00e1s de servicio activo.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The Turkish Armed Forces\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/halukgorgun\/status\/1756236092586496395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"received (opens in a new tab)\">received<\/a>\u00a0the first batch of modernized M-60T Main Battle Tanks through the \u201cT\u0130YK \u2013 M60T\u201d program launched by the Turkish Defense Industries Agency (SSB). The delivery ceremony took place in \u015eerefliko\u00e7hisar, attended by Haluk G\u00f6rg\u00fcn, President of the Defense Industries Agency, Celal Sami T\u00fcfek\u00e7i, Deputy Minister of National Defense, General Sel\u00e7uk Bayraktaro\u011flu, Commander of the Turkish Land Forces, as well as Turkish Armed Forces and industry representatives.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14152\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e4e954f-1ca0-4dad-a829-af419e74644f.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e4e954f-1ca0-4dad-a829-af419e74644f.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e4e954f-1ca0-4dad-a829-af419e74644f-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e4e954f-1ca0-4dad-a829-af419e74644f-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e4e954f-1ca0-4dad-a829-af419e74644f-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e4e954f-1ca0-4dad-a829-af419e74644f-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From the delivery ceremony of the modernized M60T tanks to the Turkish Land Forces within the scope of the \u201cT\u0130YK \u2013 M60T\u201d project \/ From Aselsan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Prof. Dr. G\u00f6rg\u00fcn, President of the Turkish Defense Industry Agency, stated: \u201cthe difficulties experienced in the maintenance and sustainability of the M60 Tanks, whose configurations have been updated with improvements carried out by foreign companies in the past, and the problems posed to us by the countries providing products and services have pushed us to become a country that researches, develops, produces, and prepares solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1756236092586496395&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.overtdefense.com%2F2024%2F02%2F12%2Fthe-turkish-armed-forces-receive-the-first-batch-of-modernized-m-60t-tanks%2F&amp;sessionId=023a6a8fb2698f0270d4bdaf3ecf5b6aefc5bcee&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1756236092586496395\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>G\u00f6rg\u00fcn stated that he initiated the \u201cT\u0130YK\u201d project for the improvement of the tanks in the inventory of the Turkish Land Forces Command for this reason, and added \u201cWithin the scope of this project\u2026 the basic elements of the tank, especially the fire control system, were shaped with domestic design products. The upshot of bad neighbors, as in many fields, was the development of our country\u2019s defense industry.\u00a0 M60T Tanks are known for their powerful propulsion systems, effective firepower, and durability\u201d, G\u00f6rg\u00fcn concluded, \u201cour country has updated these tanks through modernization efforts, making them compatible with today\u2019s technology. With the sale of our fire control systems as an export item, our technological superiority in this field has been recognized by countries around the world. I would like to extend my thanks to Aselsan and all our subcontractor companies that have contributed to the project.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14153\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14153\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/105_mm_Gun_Full_Tracked_Combat_Tank_M60.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/105_mm_Gun_Full_Tracked_Combat_Tank_M60.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/105_mm_Gun_Full_Tracked_Combat_Tank_M60-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An M60 Patton main battle tank belonging to the US Army<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The M60 Patton tanks, developed in the early 1960s, were designed using knowledge gained from the M48 Patton to meet the primary battle tank requirements of the United States and its allies. These tanks were later exported to more than 20 countries and used in numerous conflicts around the world. However, as the 1990s approached, the M60 tanks became obsolete, unable to meet the demands of modern warfare. As a result, many countries, including the United States, decommissioned them in favor of newer tank models. However, these tanks are still used by countries such as Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Bahrain.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14154\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14154\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-M-60A3_near_Giessen_in_Germany_1985.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-M-60A3_near_Giessen_in_Germany_1985.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-M-60A3_near_Giessen_in_Germany_1985-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-M-60A3_near_Giessen_in_Germany_1985-768x508.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14154\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two M-60A3 main battle tanks move along a road during Central Guardian, a phase of Exercise Reforger \u201985. \/ Photo by Tech. Sgt. Boyd Belcher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Turkey was first introduced to M60 Patton tanks when the United States donated them to Turkey at the end of the Gulf War in exchange for its support to the Allied forces. These donated tanks included various models such as the M60, A1 and A3. In 2002, Turkey needed to replace its M60 Patton tanks after Greece acquired Leopard 2 tanks from Germany. In response, the Defense Industries Agency signed an agreement with IMI Systems (later renamed Elbit Systems Land in 2018), an Israeli company, to modernize more than 180 M60 tanks to the M-60T (Sabra) standard. Turkey started receiving these modernized tanks in 2005, with the last delivery taking place in 2010. However, due to deteriorating relations between Turkey and Israel and other factors, the two countries did not cooperate further on this issue.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14155\" style=\"width: 799px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/799px-TankM60TM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/799px-TankM60TM.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/799px-TankM60TM-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/799px-TankM60TM-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">M60T main battle tank modernized by Aselsan from M60 Patton at the DEF 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey. \/ Image Author: CeeGee \/ Copyright: CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>M-60T tanks played an important role in Operation Euphrates Shield, which Turkey launched in 2016 against DAESH and the PKK that took advantage of the authority vacuum in the region due to the civil unrest in Syria. During this operation, the Turkish Armed Forces experienced the deficiencies of the Active Protection Systems of M-60T tanks against guided anti-tank munitions, RPGs and their derivatives, HEAT or KE munitions fired from tanks, many of which were painful experiences. In light of these experiences, the Defense Industries Agency (SSB) launched the \u201cF\u0131rat M60T\u201d project in 2017 to improve the anti-tank defense capability of M60T tanks. The M-60T Tanks, which were modernized under the main contractor of Aselsan, were equipped with the \u201cPulat\u201d Active Protection System, Remote Controlled Weapon System (SARP), Telescopic Periscope System (TEPES), Close Range Surveillance System (YAMG\u00d6Z), Tank Laser Warning System (TLUS), Inner Liner Protection (Spall Liner), Auxiliary Current System, Air Conditioning System and Power Distribution System.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14156\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14156\" style=\"width: 1140px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/df53c49a-742d-4518-842f-ca71f594fb3b.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1140\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/df53c49a-742d-4518-842f-ca71f594fb3b.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/df53c49a-742d-4518-842f-ca71f594fb3b-300x211.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/df53c49a-742d-4518-842f-ca71f594fb3b-1024x721.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/df53c49a-742d-4518-842f-ca71f594fb3b-768x541.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14156\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An M-60T main battle tank modernized under the F\u0131rat M-60T program \/ From the Turkish Defense Industry Agency<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although the M60T Tanks, which were modernized within the scope of the \u201cF\u0131rat M60T\u201d project, were equipped with more advanced defensive capabilities, it was of great importance for the Turkish Land Forces to replace the fire control systems of these equipment. In 2022, the \u201cT\u0130YK \u2013 M60T\u201d Project was agreed between the Defense Industry Agency and ASELSAN. Within the scope of the program, the VOLKAN-M Fire Control System, Tank Command Control Communication Information System, additional armor protection and new crew seats were integrated into the M-60T Tanks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14157\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14157\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e25fc26-36cf-446b-a14d-28787e4fe3f6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e25fc26-36cf-446b-a14d-28787e4fe3f6.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e25fc26-36cf-446b-a14d-28787e4fe3f6-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e25fc26-36cf-446b-a14d-28787e4fe3f6-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e25fc26-36cf-446b-a14d-28787e4fe3f6-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1e25fc26-36cf-446b-a14d-28787e4fe3f6-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14157\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An M-60T Main Battle Tank modernized under the T\u0130YK M-60T program \/ From Aselsan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to the \u201cT\u0130YK \u2013 M60T\u201d project, Turkey, under the leadership of the Defense Industries Agency (SSB), is also working on the comprehensive modernization of the M60A3 and Leopard 2A4 Tanks, which constitute a significant majority of its tank fleet. Although these tanks are still mobile and operational thanks to the modernizations they have undergone, their average age is close to 60 years. In addition to modernizing its aging tank fleet, Turkey is also trying to realize its long-standing Altay tank project. According to a statement made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan at last year\u2019s New Generation FIRTINA Howitzer delivery ceremony, serial production of the Altay Tank will begin in 2025. However, given previous statements, it would not be a surprise if this date changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fuente:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overtdefense.com\/2024\/02\/12\/the-turkish-armed-forces-receive-the-first-batch-of-modernized-m-60t-tanks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.overtdefense.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Las Fuerzas Armadas de Turqu\u00eda disponen de una importante\u00a0flota de\u00a0tanques\u00a0en servicio Leopard 2A 4 y M60 A3 (USA), pero algunos de ellos con m\u00e1s de&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14151,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18,11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14150"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14150"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14158,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14150\/revisions\/14158"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/14151"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}