MilitaryM48T5
Tankconfirmed
The M48T5 is a Turkish Armored Recovery Vehicle (ARV) based on the upgraded M48T5 main battle tank chassis. It is equipped with a crane, winch, and dozer blade to provide battlefield recovery and maintenance support for other armored vehicles.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Introduced | 1995 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 50 km/h |
| Range | 500 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Weight | 50 t |
History
Developed in 1995, this modernization effort was undertaken by Turkey to keep its M48 fleet relevant.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | — |
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