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The Bundeswehr has successfully tested a new version of the Leopard tank

The Bundeswehr has successfully tested a new version of the Leopard tank
The German army has tested the new main battle tank Leopard 2A7V. Testing took place at the Bundeswehr Technical Center in Meppen and was filmed.

As is known, The Leopard 2A7V is an upgraded version of the Leopard 2A6 tank., not so long ago considered one of the best main battle tanks in the world and competed with the American M1A2 Abrams , British Challenger 2 and French Leclerc. The previous version of the "Leopard" is in service not only with the Bundeswehr, but also the land forces of Finland, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Canada.

Rheinmetall announced the start of a main battle tank modernization program three years ago., the implementation of which would bring the tank closer to the most modern standards and provide it with one of the most worthy places in the world tank market. The program to improve the tank included the installation of the latest software, improving the quality of armor protection, increase in armor-piercing capabilities and firepower of the vehicle.

What is the latest modification of the German armored vehicle? First of all, it takes into account all the features of modern tank warfare, including the use of tanks in local conflicts and urban battles. The Leopard 2A7V is similar in design to the 2A6 tank.. The crew of the tank consists of four people - commander, driver, gunner and loader. The engine compartment of the tank is fenced off from the fighting compartment of the crew with a fireproof partition.

The tank is driven by a diesel power plant MTU Mb 873 ka 501, capable of producing more 1,5 thousands of horsepower. On the road, the new version of the Leopard can accelerate to 68 km / h. Tank mileage before overhaul - more than 10 thousands of kilometers.

The tank is armed with a 120 mm Rheinmetall L / cannon. 5, capable of firing the latest armor-piercing projectile DM53 Rheinmetall DM53 – Tracer (APFSDS-T). Firing range is 1600 m, at the same time, the tank has the best characteristics in terms of penetration of enemy armor, when compared to most other modern main battle tanks.

Additional armament of the Leopard 2A7V includes a machine gun Rheinmetall MG3 caliber 7,62 mm, mounted to the left of the main gun. You can install another additional 7.62 mm machine gun on the turret near the loader hatch. The undoubted advantage of the tank is the mine protection of the hull, significantly enhanced compared to previous versions. Added third-generation Attica thermal imaging units.

And here is the official video of the latest tests of the new version of the main battle tank:

According to the plans of the German military department, to 2023 year the Bundeswehr should receive 104 similar tanks. The first serial upgraded "Leopards" will go into service next year. Despite the Bundeswehr, to 2022 year 44 modernized tanks should receive the Danish ground forces. It is not excluded, that in the foreseeable future there will be new buyers of the main battle tank, primarily from among the allies of Germany in the North Atlantic Alliance.

Author:Ilya Polonsky

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