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KAPLAN MT comprises state of art modern technology platform with superior fire power supported with battle field
management and laser warning systems, providing tactical awareness to the commander. It will havehighendmine
andballisticprotectionin itsclass andinthis sense KAPLAN MT guarantees required fire supportagainstbattlefield threads
with speed of response at a very short notice, providing superior survivability and mobility on the battlefield.
Conceptual Background
KAPLAN MT brings new technologies and innovative fighting skills to the battlefield. KAPLAN MT direct-fire combat roles
may include:
· Combat operations against medium and light armour, including; IFVs, APCs, reconnaissance vehicles, combat support
vehicles, armoured engineering vehicles, artillery equipment, recovery vehicles and logistic suppor tvehicles.
· Fire support tasks against; dismounted infantry, logistic support sites and defensive positions.
For these roles, the KAPLAN MT combines an effective direct-fire weapon with a capable sighting system. This combination
enables KAPLAN MT to achieve first round hits at battle at long ranges. The tank can fire both AP and HE ammunitions,
as well can emplo secondary weapons such as 50-cal or 7.62 mm MGs for medium-range area shoots and close-range self-
defence.
Although medium tanks are seen as a no-match forheavy main battle tanks (MBTs) in the 60-70 tonnes range, utilizing its
stealth and mobility, KAPLAN MT can be tasked against MBTs in specific scenarios, such as mobile screening operations,
flank attacks, ambush attacks, emergency delaying operations and support of friendly MBTs.
Moreover, as KAPLAN MTs tend to be more easily transported and, once on the battlefield, have very good tactical mobility and
these factors, together with a reasonable level of armour and capable weapons make them suitable for other roles including:
· Rear area security tasks against light mobile or air-landed forces,
· Counter penetration roles,
· Delaying operations,
· Combat recce tasks,
· Screening operations,
· Escorting of light armour or soft-skinned vehicle convoys, and
· Deep penetration operations in the enemy’s rear areas.

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