KNDS pitches new Leopard 2 variant as 'gap-filler' to MGCS next-gen tank
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KNDS has staked its claim to being at the forefront of European MBT technology with the unveiling of the Leopard 2ARC 3.0 atEurosatory 2024.
The new variantfeatures an uncrewed turret fitted with a 120mm smoothbore gun fed by auto-loader holding 20 rounds. The turret has also been designed to accept a 130mm or 140mm main weapon.
KNDS has beenpromoting the vehicleas a potential bridge to the introduction of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) which is touted as the long-term replacement for Germany's Leopard 2 and France's Leclerc MBTs.
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Currently, all guns and ammunition for the Leopard 2 are provided by Rheinmetall, but with the formation of KNDS its German armcan now pull through weapons and technology from France such as the developmental Ascalon140mm smoothbore gun and its suite of ammunition.
KNDS stressed that any current Leopard 2 MBT could be upgraded to ARC 3.0 standard by fitting the new turret and reworking the hull to accommodate the crew of three and their displays.
The more compact uncrewed turret has enabled the overall weight of the vehicle be reduced to around 60t with the crew seated in a well-protected compartment in the hull, as with the Russian T-14 Armata MBT.
Dr Axel Scheibel, a managing director atKNDS, said: “Maximum protection is provided for the crew in the hull and the vehicle's protection package not only includes advanced armourbut also explosive reactive armour.”
Mounted on the turret roof is an RWS armed with a 30mm cannon which can be used to engage ground targets as well as UAVs which are becoming an increasing threat to MBTson the battlefield. This is clearly a feature inspired by lessons learnt in Ukraine.
Provision is also made for the installation of a single-round launcher for a 6,000m range missile with line of sight and beyond line of sight capability.
Leopard 2 is the only MBT in production in Western Europe and Shephard Defence Insighthaslisted more than2,700 of all modelsin service with 21 operators. Twelveof these tank fleets having an estimated out-of-service date before the end of the decade, giving some idea of the potential upgrade and replacement market.
Shephard's Eurosatory 2024coverage is sponsored by:
The new variantfeatures an uncrewed turret fitted with a 120mm smoothbore gun fed by auto-loader holding 20 rounds. The turret has also been designed to accept a 130mm or 140mm main weapon.
KNDS has beenpromoting the vehicleas a potential bridge to the introduction of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) which is touted as the long-term replacement for Germany's Leopard 2 and France's Leclerc MBTs.
Related Articles
New tank, new ammunition - increasing the Challenger 3's firepower
KNDS continues tests of potential gun for future Main Ground Combat System
Currently, all guns and ammunition for the Leopard 2 are provided by Rheinmetall, but with the formation of KNDS its German armcan now pull through weapons and technology from France such as the developmental Ascalon140mm smoothbore gun and its suite of ammunition.
KNDS stressed that any current Leopard 2 MBT could be upgraded to ARC 3.0 standard by fitting the new turret and reworking the hull to accommodate the crew of three and their displays.
The more compact uncrewed turret has enabled the overall weight of the vehicle be reduced to around 60t with the crew seated in a well-protected compartment in the hull, as with the Russian T-14 Armata MBT.
Dr Axel Scheibel, a managing director atKNDS, said: “Maximum protection is provided for the crew in the hull and the vehicle's protection package not only includes advanced armourbut also explosive reactive armour.”
Mounted on the turret roof is an RWS armed with a 30mm cannon which can be used to engage ground targets as well as UAVs which are becoming an increasing threat to MBTson the battlefield. This is clearly a feature inspired by lessons learnt in Ukraine.
Provision is also made for the installation of a single-round launcher for a 6,000m range missile with line of sight and beyond line of sight capability.
Leopard 2 is the only MBT in production in Western Europe and Shephard Defence Insighthaslisted more than2,700 of all modelsin service with 21 operators. Twelveof these tank fleets having an estimated out-of-service date before the end of the decade, giving some idea of the potential upgrade and replacement market.
Shephard's Eurosatory 2024coverage is sponsored by:
