![]() ![]() The Mk1 had a modern Officine Galileo OG14LR fire control system (a laser range finder and ballistic computer), but lacked a stabilisation system for the main gun, limiting its ability to fire on the move. It has a coaxial 7.62mm MG and a 12.7mm MG on the roof for close encounters. It can be elevated from -9 degrees to +20 degrees. The vehicle is equipped with a 105mm rifle cannon developed by OTO and can fire all standard NATO rounds. The Italian OF-40 Main Battle Tank Firepower The only country to purchase the vehicle was the United Arab Emirates who purchased 18 Mk1’s which were delivered by 1981 and an additional 18 Mk2’s with 3 ARV’s in 1985. The Italian OF-40 Main Battle Tank was OTO Melara’s first export vehicle based on the lessons and experiences learned in licence building the Leopard 1 and is externally very similar in appearance and was marketed from 1977. Production of the German Leopard 1 under licence by Italian firm OTO Melara in the early 70’s kick started the industry. Post World War 2, Italy’s tank production had been almost non-existent, relying on the purchase of the US Patton series. ![]()
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