This includes the new Israeli software-controlled radios, which the Philippines is also buying. The chassis and two-man turret are the same as is the wide array of sensors and modern communications equipment. The Philippines is buying eight tracked and ten 8x8 wheeled versions. Sabrah is also available as an 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle. The Sabrah was built to do what a modern light tank is good for reconnaissance and infantry support. The Harimau was not designed as a light tank and is an older design. Sabrah apparently won because it was the latest light tank design and, unlike the Arma-105 and K21-105, was not just a IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) with the addition of a larger turret containing a 105mm gun. The competition included the Indonesian Harimau medium tank, the South Korean K21-105 and the Turkish Arma 105. The Philippines Army has been shopping for eighteen light tanks and has apparently selected the new Israeli Sabrah.
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