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Leopard
2A7 + Main battle tank for urban operations / combat scenarios |
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Krauss-Maffei
Wegmann’s LEOPARD 2 has heralded the next generation of main battle
tanks. The Leopard 2A7 + was first shown to public during the Eurosatory
2010, featuring the label "Developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann KMW
- tested and qualified by German MoD". The Leopard 2A7 + has been
tested by the Bundeswehr under the name UrbOb for urban operations,
the planned upgrade from 50 German Leopard 2s to Leopard 2A7 + is starting
2012. The Leopard 2A7 + is designed to operate in low intensity conflicts
and also in high intensity conflicts. Named LEOPARD 2 A7+ it incorporates
a modular protection kit, increased mobility, improved sustainability,
enhanced recce-abilities and an even more precise deployment of its
various weapons. Asymmetrical threats from terrorist groups, IEDs or
individuals have created a dangerous environment in the deployment theatres.
With the LEOPARD 2A7+, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann provides the adequate solution
and enables armoured forces to fulfil their objectives effectively and
safely. The upgrade kit is available for all LEOPARD 2 versions and
includes a comprehensive component set.
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| Variants |
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| Technical
Data |
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| Armament |
The Leopard
2A7 + is armed with a 120 mm smoothbore gun L55, which has
been developed by Rheinmetall GmbH of Ratingen, Germany to
replace the shorter 120 millimeter L44 smoothbore tank gun
on the Leopard 2. The 120 millimeter L44 gun barrel has a
length of 530 cm and weighs 1,190 kg. The whole gun weighs
3,780 kg. By comparison, the 120 millimeter L55 gun barrel
has a length of 660 cm and weighs 1,374 kg. The whole L55
gun weighs 4,160 kg. The extension of the barrel length from
caliber length 44 to caliber length 55 (130 cm) results in
a greater portion of the available energy in the barrel to
be converted into projectile velocity. The capability to fire
the new programmable 120mm HE-round enables the crew to engage
targets behind cover and within buildings. The Leopard 2A7
+ is also armed with KMW’s remote controlled weapon
station FLW 200, which is operable under protection, the LEOPARD
2 A7+ is assertive in both built-up and non-built-up terrain.
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| Design
and protection |
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Leopard 2A7 + is equipped with IED and mine protection modular
concept allows the integration of an urban operations kit that
also offers a 3600 protection against RPG while a duel-kit retains
the crew from KE- and SC-projectiles especially on the frontal
arc in classical duel-situations. The suspension with torsion
bars consists each side of seven dual rubber-tyred roadwheels
with the idler at the front, the drive sprocket at the rear
and four track-support rollers.
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| Propulsion |
The
LEOPARD 2 A7+ benefits from an increased mobility by a newly
developed final drive, a new track, enhanced torsion bars, an
improved brake-system and an adaptable dozer blade to clear
obstacles for following vehicles.
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| Accessories |
Leopard
2A7 + is equipped with a high-performance cooling unit and an
APU (auxiliary power unit) to accomplish a 24-hour battle day.
The redesigned operational concept allows the crew to utilize
the new capabilities efficiently. The commander and gunner benefit
from the 3rd generation ATTICA™ thermal sight, near field
surveillance at day and night as well as day and night cameras
for the driver. An obstacle clearance blade is mounted at the
front of the vehicle.
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| Specifications |
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Armament |
| 120
mm / L55 smoothbore cannon, 12.7 mm machine
gun, 40 mm grenade launcher and 7.62 mm coaxial
machine gun. |
Country
users |
| Germany |
Designer
Company |
| Krauss-Maffei
Wegmann
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Accessories |
| 360°
near field surveillance, searchlight, auxiliary
Power Unit for silent mod, Infantry telephone
box, cooling system for electronic components
and crew. aaaaa |
Crew |
4 |
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Armor |
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IED
and mine protection modular concept, All-around
protection kit against anti-tank weapons, mines,
and IEDs |
Weight |
67,500
kg |
Speed |
72
km/h |
Range |
450
km
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Dimensions |
Length,
10,97 m; Width, 4,00 m; Height, 2,64 m |
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