(Land) KNDS Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0

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Nicholas Drummond
@nicholadrummond
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A few facts about the Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 MBT:
😍 The name A-RC = arc or bridge between Leopard 2 and 3. RC = remote control 3 = crew of 3. 0 = no one in the turret.
😍 The omission of periscopes is compensated for by having multiple SA cameras to ensure redundancy
😍 ARC has a crew of three with Commander and Gunner sitting below the turret ring and behind the driver who moves to a centre front position
😍 Frontal armour is a big step up from Leopard 2
😍 The turret does not intrude into the hull at all - meaning that the crew are completely isolated from ammunition stowage.
😍 The production version will have a hydro-pneumatic in-arm suspension
😍 The production version will also have a coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun.
😍 The key thing is the weight and height reduction. 6-10 tonnes less depending on configuration
😍 Trophy now has improved sensors so faster more reliable threat detection
😍 Critically, the addition of proximity airburst ammunition to the 30x113 mm C-UAS cannon plus an increased number /type of sensors makes the ARC able to protect the entire battle group not just itself.
😍 3rd generation fused IR / TI sensors plus long-range ATGM (8 km+) enable the ARC to see and engage enemy MBTs at ranges well beyond any corresponding ability to return fire
😍 in case all this is not enough, a new MTU/ Renk hybrid drive power pack will increase combat range, reduce emissions and allow for quieter movement
😍 Overall, the ARC’s attributes aim to restore the primacy of the MBT. The attached video shows that it is not a wooden concept but a working full metal prototype.
😍 While KNDS Germany has been developing the ARC, our French colleagues have been working on vehicle electronic systems and new weapons. The 140 mm Ascalon gun, is a triumph of packaging.
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