Leopard C2 | |
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| Land | Tyskland |
| Type | Hoved kamp tank |
| Emnet | Album av 146 bilder walk-rundt av en Leopard 2E |
Photo gallery of a Leopard 2E, The Leopard 2E (E stands for España, Spanish for Spain) is a variant of the German Leopard 2 main battle tank, tailored to the requirements of the Spanish army, which acquired it as part of an armament modernization program named Programa Coraza, or Program Breastplate. The acquisition program for the Leopard 2E began in 1994, five years after the cancellation of the Lince tank program that culminated in an agreement to transfer 108 Leopard 2A4s to the Spanish army in 1998 and started the local production of the Leopard 2E in December 2003. Despite postponement of production owing to the 2003 merger between Santa Bárbara Sistemas and General Dynamics, and continued fabrication issues between 2006 and 2007, 219 Leopard 2Es have been delivered to the Spanish army.
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Den Leopard 2E is a modern and highly capable main battle tank. The “E” stands for España (Spain), as it is a specialized variant of the German Leopard 2 tank, specifically based on the Leopard 2A6 model, tailored to meet the requirements of the Spanish Army.
Key Features of the Leopard 2E
Exceptional Protection:
- Renowned as one of the best-protected versions of the Leopard 2 in service.
- Incorporates the add-on wedge armor package from the Leopard 2A5 on the turret.
- Funksjoner increased armor thickness on the hull’s glacis plate, the turret frontal arc, and the turret roof.
- The enhanced armor protection is built into the tank during the manufacturing process, providing superior integrity.
Powerful Firepower:
- Armed with the formidable Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 smoothbore gun.
- The longer L/55 gun provides a significant increase in muzzle velocity and effective combat range over older versions.
- Secondary armament includes two 7.62 mm MG3 machine guns.
Advanced Electronics:
- Equipped with a Spanish-designed command and control system called LINCE (Leopard Information and Command Equipment).
- The tank commander and gunner both utilize identical second-generation thermal viewers for superior situational awareness.
High Mobility:
- Powered by an MTU MB 873 Ka-501 12-cylinder diesel engine, generating 1,500 horsepower.
- Despite its heavier armor, it achieves a maximum road speed of around 70 km/h (43 mph).
General Specifications
| Trekk | Spesifikasjon |
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| Type | Main Battle Tank (MBT) |
| Origin | Spain / Germany |
| Mannskapet | 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver) |
| Masse | Approx. 63 tonnes (69.4 short tons) |
| Main Armament | Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 smoothbore gun |
| Engine Power | 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) |
| Max Speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) |
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