MBT-80 Chetak
Origin India
Main Gun 105mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG 12.7mm MG (AA) Crew 4
Weight 15.800 Kg
Speed 64 km/h
Range 163 km

Vijayanta
Origin India
Main Gun 105mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG
Crew 4
Weight 38.700 Kg
Speed 50 km/h
Range 600 km

In 1961 an agreement was signed with India and a factory was setup in Avadi, near Madaras in India to produce the Mark 1 Vickers MBT as the Vijayanta, which means victory tank. This resulted in the first one rolling of the line in 1969. The Vijayanta, which was first inducted in the 1970s, has now considerably aged. It has limited cross- country mobility, is prone to overheating in the desert and carries the 105 mm gun.  

Variants: A Vijayanta-130 was built installing a much improved 130mm canon.

TOSAN
Origin Iran
Main Gun 90mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG 12.7mm MG (AA)
Crew 4
Weight 25.000 Kg
Speed 84 km/h
Range 340 km

A light tank built for rapid speed and strategic missions. The first Iranian tank to be designed, developed and manufactured boasts a 90mm canon and sophisticated fire-control system. It is built upon experiences gained from the Alvis Scorpion tank and the Brazilian Engesa EE-9 armoured carrier.

Zulfiqar
Origin Iran
Main Gun 125mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG 12.7mm MG (AA)
Crew 3
Weight 40.000 Kg
Speed 70 km/h
Range 300 km

Iran 's attempt to build a local designed tank. The Zulfiqar is build with assistance of Russian engineers. Partially the Russian T-72 has been used in order to build the Zulfiqar. It carries the T-72 tank's 125mm smoothbore gun and loading mechanism.

Magach-7
Origin Israel
Main Gun 105mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG 12.7mm MG (AA)
Crew 4
Weight 15.800 Kg
Speed 64 km/h
Range 163 km

The Magach series are Israeli modified M-60 tanks. (M-60 tanks are US built) The Israeli Defence Force has upgraded a number of tanks to fit local standards. The Magach-7 is fitted with a new computerized fire-control system and added armour on turret.

Merkava 1
Origin Israel
Main Gun 105mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG 7.62mm MG (AA)
Crew 4
Weight 60.000 Kg
Speed 60 km/h
Range 400 km

After the 1967 conflict Israel experienced that mobility was no substitute for armour protection. It therefore concentrated on local arms production and went into designing the Merkava main battle tank. The first tank rolled off the production plant and was fitted in the Israeli 7 th Armoured Brigade in 1979. The tank's hull is built of a layers; the steel layer is fitted with a layer of diesel in the middle, this gives protection from HEAT projectiles and ATGWs. Further more the low silhouette gives it a low visibility. Overall this tank was very advanced for its time.

Merkava 2
Origin Israel
Main Gun 105mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG 7.62mm MG (AA)
Crew 4
Weight 61.000 Kg
Speed 60 km/h
Range 500 km

The Merkava 2 entered production in 1982. It main improvements to the Merkava 1 is added protection on sides and front and a special armour on the hull front. The 60mm mortar is fitted externally. Improvements where also allocated to the laser fire-control systems. No amendments where made to the engine but a more efficient transmission gives it a 100 km added range because of lower fuel consumption.

Merkava 3
Origin Israel
Main Gun 120mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG 7.62mm MG (AA)
Crew 4
Weight 60.000 Kg
Speed 60 km/h
Range 400 km

The Merkava 3 was delivered to the 188 th Armoured Brigade in 1989. The Merkava 3 is almost a total new design of the Merkava 1. The most notable difference is the length of the hull and turret and a new 120mm smoothbore gun with new electronics has been fitted.

RAMTA RAM V-1
Origin Israel
Main Gun TOW
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG
Crew 2 Weight 5.700 Kg
Speed 96 km/h
Range 800 km

The RAMTA RAM V-1 is a lightweight armoured car. Built to withstand smaller mines with its steel bottom and its re-enforced hull it offers protection against shell splinters, shrapnel and small arms fire up to 7.62mm. It is ideal for recon missions or light combat support for fast infantry battalions.

Variants:

RAMTA RBY 106 is fitted with a 106mm M40 recoilless rifle.
RAMTA RBY Mk 1 improved version,

Sho't
Origin Israel
Main Gun 105mm gun L7
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG 7.62mm MG (AA)
Crew 4
Weight 53.500 Kg
Speed 50 km/h
Range 500 km

The Israeli built Sho't is a modified Centurion tank. The major modifications are the removal of the old 83.8 mm gun and refitted with a 105mm gun. A new engine also gave it added power-to-weight ratio and fuel consumption. The Sho'ts is also fitted with explosive reactive armour.

Centauro
Origin Italy
Main Gun 105mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG
Crew 4
Weight 21.000 Kg
Speed 60 km/h
Range 400 km

The Centauro tank destroyer was designed to carry out tactical reconnaissance and territorial defence tasks. Tracked by wheeled 8 x 8 the main mission of the Centauro is the protection of lighter vehicles and units. The Centuro is fitted with a 105 mm high-pressure gyrostabilised gun and associated automated fire control system. It has high road mobility, a good power to weight ratio, a long range and good cross-country mobility. The Centauro family have a basic protection guaranteed to withstand 14.5 mm bullets (25 mm on the front section). This can be increased to 30 mm by bolting on additional protection.

Centauro 60mm
Origin Italy
Main Gun 60mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG
Crew 4
Weight 21.000 Kg
Speed 60 km/h
Range 400 km

The Centauro 60mm is a version of the Centauro familiy. Fitted with a 60mm gun instead of the standard 105mm.

Ariete
Origin Italy
Main Gun 120mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG
Crew 4
Weight 54.000 Kg
Speed 65 km/h
Range 550 km

The Italian Army has decided to procure two types of combat vehicle, tracked main battle tanks and wheeled armoured vehicles. To meet the specifications for vehicles for intervention in classic battlefield operations, a second-generation battle tank and an infantry fighting vehicle have been developed. The Ariete CI is currently being brought into service and studies are being carried out for an advanced second or third-generation battle tank. The Italian Army took delivery of its first Ariete main battle tank in December 1995. Ariete has a crew of four, a combat weight of 52 tonnes, a maximum speed of 65 km/h, a 550 km range and is able to surmount 60% gradients. It comes mounted with a 120 mm gun, integrated fire control system with laser rangefinder and a 7.62 mm machine gun. It will also be fitted with a stabilised panoramic periscope with night and day sight (infrared camera) and a digital fire control system and other advanced technological facilities.

OF-40 Mk 1
Origin Italy
Main Gun 105mm
Secondary Gun 7.62mm MG 12.7mm MG (AA)
Crew 4
Weight 45.500 Kg
Speed 60 km/h
Range 600 km

The OF-40 was designed by Oto Melara and FIAT (The car maker) and was first delivered in 1980. It is a tank which in appearance resembles the West German Leopard tank.

Variants: OF-40 Mk 2 is fitted with an improved fire-control system.