the leopard 2a4 tank is a heavily armored main battle tank the canadian leopard 2a4 tank was
developed for the german ground forces and is the main main battle tank of several nato countries
the leopard 2a4 tank gains superior combat capability through the optimal combination of
firepower protection mobility and controllability significant modifications included the added
mine protective belly armor giving the tank the designation m a distinctive brown box mounted on
the rear of the turret containing canadian forces designated communications and anti-improvised
explosive devices jamming equipment which included standing t antenna and stand-off slat guard
the front upper hull received armoured plates by the driver's hatch the first tanks configured in
this variant were 20 tanks borrowed from the german bundeswehr in an effort to increase
firepower and increase the protection provided to canadian forces operating in southern afghanistan
other features of this tank have been equipped with a cooling unit with cooling suits for the
crew and saw barracuda camouflage mats which also serve to reduce the sun's load by up to 50 percent
leopard 2 was further developed into a4m to meet specific customer requirements
based on experience gained from conflict system components optimized for protecting
vehicle crews have proven themselves among allied partners as a result vehicle crews get effective
protection from mines improvised explosive and incendiary devices and handheld anti-tank weapons
the leopard 2 a4m has outstanding performance capabilities for the ideal combination of
protection mobility maneuverability and firepower the optimal maneuverability of the leopard 2
is based on the unique symbiosis between the vehicle crew and cutting-edge german technology
continuous improvements to primary and secondary defenses effectively protect
the crew and the engines themselves from the latest types of ammunition and threats
the armed forces of 18 nations rely on leopard's versatile advantages
kmw has delivered everything with over 3500 units this is a level unmatched worldwide
in addition many international customers have planned and designed supply concepts
further development and modification projects collectively using the leo user club reference
customers for the leopard family include germany switzerland spain denmark sweden and many more
the tank was also upgraded to a new all-electric turret drive and digital central logic and main
distribution system with the upgraded electrical system installed the electric turret drive is
an important change as it removes the flammable hydraulic system and replaces it with technology
that does not add to the hazard in the event of critical damage to the tank
the remaining two a4s and two a6 miz only underwent inspection
repairs as needed and minor repairs such as the driver display system
all tanks are equipped with front and rear-facing daytime and thermal cameras
unique canadian equipment such as communication systems and machine guns they were also modified
to accept tank mobility devices which included dozer blades mine plows and mine rollers
nevertheless the modernization program does fit into the broader objective of the policy to
increase the capabilities of the army as stated in strong secure engaged the canadian army will
undergo a major re-capitalization of its ground combat capabilities and its aging vehicle fleet
while modernising its command and control systems as a result the army continued to advance
with its plans major robert bouchard project director for the tank life extension project
is optimistic that another whole generation of armored soldiers will be deployed in an updated
version of the current leopard fleet the army is in the process of identifying the project
budget and schedule he stressed there may be opportunities for international cooperation
mostly with germany's plans to continue upgrading its leopard 2 fleet such as future
2a8 upgrades which are in the concept phase and this will extend the life of the leopard 2-20-50
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