Sabra Main Battle Tank, Israel
Key Data:
Crew
4
Dimensions:
Overall Length Without Gun
8.26m
Overall Length Gun Forward
9.4m
Overall Width Without Skirts
3.63m
Overall Height
3.05m
Ground Clearance
0.45m
Track Width
0.61m
Weight, Combat Loaded
55t, subject to ballistic protection configuration
Engines:
Manufacturer
Teledyne Continental
Model
AVDS 1790-5A four-stroke diesel
Configuration
90° V12
Bore and Stroke
146mm x 146mm
Supercharging System
2 x turbochargers
Maximum Gross Output
908hp at 2,400rpm
Cooling
Air cooling
Performance:
Gross Power at Combat Weight
16.5hp/t
Maximum Road Speed
48km/h
Acceleration 0-32km/h
9.6 seconds
Maximum Gradient
60%
Maximum Side Slope
30%
Maximum Trench
2.6m
Maximum Vertical Obstacle
0.91m
Fording Depth Without Preparation
1.4m
Fording Depth With Preparation
2.4m
Range on Hard Level Ground
450km
Armament:
Main Armament
120mm smooth-bore gun
Elevation
+20°
Depression
–9°
Ammunition Stowage
42 rounds
Coaxial Machine Gun
7.62mm / 5.56mm
Externally Mounted Machine Guns
2 x 7.62mm / 5.56mm
Mortar
60mm
Fire and Gun Control Equipment:
Gunner's Sight
Periscopic day and night, stabilised in 2 axes
Day Sight Magnification
x8
Night Sight Magnification
x5.3
Commander's Sight
Day sight plus optical relay to gunner's sight
Laser Rangefinder
ND:YAG eyesafe
Gun Elevation Drive
Hydraulic
Turret Traverse Drive
Electric
Running Gear:
Road Wheels
6 per side
Suspension Type
Independent trailing arm
Springs
High-strength torsion bars
Dampers
Piston-type, 3 per side
Bumpers
Heavy-duty, short-stroke piston bumpers, 3 per side
Road Wheel Travel
Over 220mm jounce
Track
Steel, single dry pin
