sentrix

On 6/16/2023 at 7:34 AM, HAKI2019 said:

Leopard 2A6 VS Kornet?

Slightly better footage of two suspected Leopard 2A6s which were hit by ATGMs.

https://twitter.com/colonelcassad/status/1678708743129772033

It would be interesting to see how the Bundeswehr plans to transport the latest version of the Puma with the atgm launcher on rail. Rotation of the turret by 180 degrees? Disassembly of the atgm launcher?
A crane is obviously needed to lift up the protection modules.

DM73 apfsds for leo 2:

https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:196970-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0

Leopard 2a6ma3 ?

http://tank-masters.de/?page_id=8790

good overview of the leopard 2a7v upgrade by ralph zwilling

"For example, the protection level of the chassis will be increased by replacing the internal protection modules in the front of the hull with modern protection modules in D technology, adapting a front protection module at the bow, a duel glacis plate protection as well as catchers in the side hull area and the installation of universal brackets for the optional mounting of heavy side skirts. Since the hulls of the 68 Leopard 2A4s scheduled for conversion to Leopard 2A7V were already too worn and the conversion would have been too complex and cost-intensive, new hulls are being built for these vehicles. 

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Due to the new P 25000 HD final drives with modified transmission ratio, the Leopard 2A7V is now again able to adequately perform the tactical „jump“ from cover. However, this advantage is bought by a reduced top speed, which is anyway rather a pure nominal value without any practical use. In addition, the vehicle receives a 570 Z end connector track adapted to the increased weight, new sprockets, reinforced torsion bars and four additional hydraulic bump stops.

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In addition to an Attica 3rd generation thermal sight and a new eye-safe laser rangefinder in the EMES 15A2 main sight, the gunner will have an additional display to the left of his control handles. This allows him to observe the EMES and PERI R17A3 fields of view more fatigue-free during longer operations due to the more ergonomic seating position.

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All 68 vehicles originally based on the Leopard 2A4 main battle tank will be equipped with the new L55A1 120 mm smoothbore gun, including new breechblocks, recoil brakes and recuperators, which permits significantly higher gas pressure."

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Leopard 2a6a3 will also receive the L55a1 gun

source: infobriefheer_02_2021    page 15