{"id":18947,"date":"2024-06-13T15:46:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T12:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liberalglobe.com\/?p=18947"},"modified":"2024-06-13T15:46:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T12:46:29","slug":"knds-state-of-art-leopard-2a-rc-3-0-the-absolutely-deadly-leopard-vid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liberalglobe.com\/?p=18947","title":{"rendered":"KNDS: State of Art Leopard 2A-RC 3.0, the absolutely deadly &#8220;Leopard&#8221; (vid.)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Franco-German defense consortium KNDS developed the Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank. The Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 has a crew of three, tank commander, gunner and driver, and an unmanned, low-height turret that enhances the tank&#8217;s stealth profile by reducing the chance of an anti-tank hit by 30%. Key features include improved crew protection in a compact armored compartment, a turret that can be equipped with guns of various calibers, and a modular auto-loading system that allows the tank to fire three shots in ten seconds! Armament can be configured for both direct-line-of-sight (3DLOS) and beyond-line-of-sight (NLOS) engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tank is equipped with an advanced sensor suite for enhanced tactical situational awareness, including unmanned aerial vehicle (UxV) control. It also has a digital mission control system and a 4D fire control system that uses X-by-Wire technology. In terms of technical specifications, the Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 weighs less than 60 tons, depending on the configuration. It is 7.95 meters long \u2013 11.17 meters with the gun \u2013 3.77 meters wide and 2.44 meters high \u2013 2.84 meters with PERI system. It has a 1,500 hp engine, has a range of 450 km and develops a maximum speed of over 65 hp. The sensor suite includes optical systems and multiple detection systems, such as a laser warning system, an optical detection system and a drone detection system, ensuring increased situational awareness and effectiveness on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"German French Company KNDS Unveils Cutting Edge Leopard 2A RC 3 0 Tank with Revolutionary Unmanned T\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/087XyO5Olqk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Leopard 2 model represents a significant technological leap forward, combining performance with advanced capabilities to meet the demands of modern warfare. The Russian T-14 Armata was the first fifth-generation battle tank with an all-inboard crew and an innovative unmanned turret. The development of next-generation main battle tanks (MBTs) with unmanned turrets marks a major advance in armored vehicle technology, with the aim of improving battlefield effectiveness, crew protection and operational flexibility. The Russian T-14 Armata, developed by Uralvagonzavod, represents a pioneering effort. Similarly, the US AbramsX demonstrator tank, developed by General Dynamics, showcases the United States&#8217; approach to integrating unmanned turret technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Franco-German defense consortium KNDS developed the Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank. 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