Leopard 2 MBT- Rheinmetall ADT Upgrade Package?

The Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank has seen many transitions in its time:

-Leopard 2A4

-Leopard 2A5

-Leopard 2A6

Etc, we have had a whole host of new little features that the tank has incorporated.

Labelled the MBT Revolution, Rheinmetall Defence now offers a comprehensive upgrade package for main battle tanks – a modular concept capable of meeting the current operational needs of user nations as well as assuring adequate future growth potential.

Revolutionary aspects of the Rheinmetall concept include, in particular, a force protection package as well as an extensive array of reconnaissance systems with a comparatively modest increase in weight. Moreover, an optimized stowage concept keeps alteration of the vehicle's contours to a minimum.

The MBT Revolution at a glance:

-Protection concept: Comprehensive protection from all current threats, including RPG 7, landmines, IEDs, bomblets, large-calibre --KE ammunition and EO-, IR- and laser-guided weapons.

-Digital turret core system: Fully integrated network capabilities, fully interoperable subsystems and components, with significantly shorter reaction times and smaller additional space requirements.

-Fire control technology: An improved first round hit probability, especially when firing on the move.

-New commander's periscope: Night fighting and observation capabilities, improved range and higher elevation angles (up to 70°).

-Situational awareness system: 360° day and night near-field view of the vehicle's immediate surroundings, with automatic alarm and target-tracking functions.

-Command and control system: New capabilities include real-time blue force tracking and red force visualization, augmented reality and MIP-DEM-based interoperability.

-Commander's brake: A revolutionary innovation that enables the commander to stop the tank in critical situations

-Secondary armament: State-of-the-art remote control weapon station, fully stabilized and flexibly configurable.

-Ammunition: The world's first temperature-independent KE tank round and the latest generation of programmable HE ammunition.

-Climate control: High performance air conditioning coupled with a new insulation concept in the fighting compartment, improved ventilation and thermal protection for the magazine.

-Auxiliary power unit: High electric power generation (17 kW) and optimized intelligent energy balance of the vehicle.

-External two-way communications system: Enables the crew to communicate with people outside of the tank.

-Embedded logistics: Provides comprehensive monitoring of vehicle- and weapon system-relevant logistical data; linked with a central logistical information and evaluation system.

-Weight class: MLC 70

It's not new to know that the tank is getting some more upgrades to bring it into line with new battlefield concerns and conflicts. But I was very impressed by the old footage of Rhienmetall's MBT ADT package that is being used on tanks nowadays. Indonesia is one of a few countries utilizing this new technology and making it a part of there Leopards.

Take a look at the video and let me know your thoughts on the new upgrades.

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