The KNDS consortium (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter Defense Systems) has unveiled a new prototype of the Leopard 2A—RC 3.0 main battle tank. This modification, designated PT02, demonstrates a significant technological step forward, primarily due to a remotely controlled turret and improved firepower.
The main feature of the Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 is a fully automated turret controlled by the crew from inside the hull. This increases the survival rate of the crew, as there is no need for a traditional conning tower with hatches and armored weak spots. Fire control and surveillance are carried out using modern optoelectronic systems, which makes it possible to conduct combat operations with high accuracy in any conditions.
The tank is equipped with a 120 mm smoothbore cannon integrated into a modular turret, which provides increased rate of fire and flexibility in the selection of ammunition. The developers note the "expanded" firepower compared to previous versions, including the possibility of using new types of ammunition, including those with programmable fuses.
Overall characteristics of the PT02 prototype:
- Body Length: 7.95 m (26 ft)
- Width: 3.73 m (12.24ft)
- Height: 2.4 m (7.87 ft)
- Total length with cannon: 11.17 m (36.65 ft)
- Height with periscope: 2.84 m (9.32 ft)
- Ground clearance: 0.5m (1.64 ft)
Thanks to the increased ground clearance, the tank confidently overcomes difficult terrain, including trenches, rubble and other obstacles on the battlefield, maintaining high mobility even in conditions of intense combat.
Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 is positioned as a promising platform for future European tank forces, combining advanced technology, protection, firepower and increased survivability of the crew.
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