A good catch from the VNR Defense page, in one of the Supplemental Bid Bulletin (SBB) for the Tank Simulator Acquisition Project, the Philippine Army (PA) referred to the use of “Oto Melara Turrets” as models for the simulator.
Looking at Oto Melara’s product line, the latest turret they are offering in their official website is the Hitfact Mk 2 which is also available in 105 mm/52 calibre version, and we all know that the Light Tank will be in 105 mm caliber based on previous news reports.
So it is very likely that the Hitfact Mk 2 Turret is the one that will be used on the PA’s Light Tank. The Hitfact Mk2 though is being offered on a number of wheeled and tracked vehicles such as the Pandur, Centauro, Marder and Ascod.
You can access the above mentioned SBB here: http://www.dnd.gov.ph/transparency/procurement/DND_BAC/2019/SBB/SBB%20NR%20DND-PA-TGS-19-02.pdf
REFERENCE:
* Leonardo DRS Medium and Heavy Turrets
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Looking at Oto Melara’s product line, the latest turret they are offering in their official website is the Hitfact Mk 2 which is also available in 105 mm/52 calibre version, and we all know that the Light Tank will be in 105 mm caliber based on previous news reports.
So it is very likely that the Hitfact Mk 2 Turret is the one that will be used on the PA’s Light Tank. The Hitfact Mk2 though is being offered on a number of wheeled and tracked vehicles such as the Pandur, Centauro, Marder and Ascod.
You can access the above mentioned SBB here: http://www.dnd.gov.ph/transparency/procurement/DND_BAC/2019/SBB/SBB%20NR%20DND-PA-TGS-19-02.pdf
REFERENCE:
* Leonardo DRS Medium and Heavy Turrets
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