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The asymmetrically shaped turret resembles the Marder turret. On the left of the turret ceiling is the hatch of the commander with angle mirrors and a stabilized round periscope. On the right side of the turret is the gunner's hatch, with access to the exterior TOW launcher. The launcher operated
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Mk 1. The cannon had an autoloader and moved in the elevation range from -8° to +45°. The vehicle carried an ammunition supply of 48 cartridges 57 mm ammunition consisting of APDS-T, APCBC-T, SAPHECBC-T and HE-T, with six anti-tank guided missiles.
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