MKE 120 MM 44C
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TypeSmoothbore tank gun
PlaceoforiginTurkey
DesignerMechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE)
ManufacturerMechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE)
| MKE 120 MM 44C | |
|---|---|
| Type | Smoothbore tank gun |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE) |
| Manufacturer | Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Gun barrel: 1,180 kg (2,600 lb) Total: 3,700 kg (8,200 lb) |
| Length | 5.812 m (19.07 ft) |
| Barrel length | 5,410 mm |
| Rate of fire | 6 rds/min |
| Effective firing range | APFSDS-T: 3,000 meters (3,300 yd) TANOK: 6,000 meters (6,600 yd) |
The MKE 120 MM 44C[1] is a 120 mm smoothbore tank gun manufactured by the Turkish state-controlled defense company Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE). It is primarily designed as a main armament upgrade for the M60 series of main battle tanks.[2]