Objective : The modernization of 170 M60 A1 tanks existing in the Turkish Land forces Command inventory.

Scope : 170

Project Model : Within the scope of Program, the main guns, fire control systems, power packs, tracks and some of the subsystems of the M60 tanks will be modernized by using the new sysrems. The production of 120 mm Main Gun System and 120 mm KE Ammunition in MKEK premises, production of Fire Control System (FCS) and Electrical Gun and Turret Drive System (EGTDS) in ASELSAN premises and assembly of the modernized M60 A1 tank in 2nd Main Maintenance Center Command in the frame of the workshares.

Prime Contractor : Israel Military Industries (IMI)

Contract Date : 29 March 2002

Status : The Prototype System Qualification Tests were successfully completed in May 2006. The Pilot and Serial Modernization activities are going on according to the program schedule. The deliveries will have been completed by April 2009