Combat Propulsion Systems
The Affordable Main Battle Tank
StandartBio – TURKEY 2011© • New M60 Upgrade Program – Integrated 120mm Main Gun Assembly – Improved secondary weapons (coax machine gun, commander’s machine gun) – Integrated 25mm remote weapon system with 300 round ready-ammo box – Interface with advanced fire control system – 120mm ammo stowage racks (objective 40 round stowage capacity) – Increased engine, power pack to 1200hp for improved mobility – Upgraded suspension for improved on/off road and cross country mobility – Upgraded vehicle armor protection – Integrated 360 degree, day/night vision system – Integrated Auxiliary Power Unit for improved “engine off” vehicle capability – Integrated crew air conditioning system with increased electronics cooling – Enhanced fire suppression system for crew and engine compartments – External electrical power supply: tools, lighting, communications - Main Battle Tank Performance at a Fraction of the Cost
Firepower – M256 Gun (mount and cannon are in production) for low cost 120 MM NATO compatible gun system – World Class Main Battle Tank Lethality Ease of use – Main gun, engine, power pack, fire control system, drivetrain are nearly identical to products that are being replaced – Minimal Retraining Maintenance – Manuals, maintenance, tools can be adapted from existing M1 series manuals, while most of the vehicle remains the same – Minimal Logistics Changes Qualification – Since product improvements are well known, the key items needing re- qualification/safety certification are the gun modifications and the ammo stowage system. – Minimal Production/Safety Qualification Testing Affordability – Existing tooling for product upgrade hardware reduces Non -Recurring Engineering Investment. – Affordable Solution for MBT Performance – Affordable Solution for Life Cycle Extension • New M60 has the Combined Firepower of M1, Bradley, and Stryker • ARWS with Integral Sight Provides Superior Offense/Defense Capabilities • ARWS Integral Sight System Provides Superior Vision, Situational Awareness
• ARWS is Mounted with a 300 round Ready Ammo Box for Unequalled Firepower • Advanced Remote Weapon System and Improved .50cal Machinegun Deliver Increased Lethality for Homeland Security and vehicle Protection
• APU and Crew Air Conditioning Add New Capabilities to the Vehicle Size of the Housings will be Reduced for Production • 360 degree Vision System Provides Superior Situational Awareness for the Crew • 120mm Cannon, ARWS, .50cal Machinegun, Enhanced Armor Package and the 1200hp Powerpack Extend the Useful Service Life of the Vehicle Well Into the Future • Advanced External Suspension System Supports Accurate, Stabilized Weapon Emplacement • Improved .50cal Machinegun with ISIS Day/Night Sight & 500 round Ammo Box • Commander Retains Quality Command Position with New Advanced Weapon Systems