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General Dynamics recently unveiled its newest AbramsX main battle tank to the public at GDLS Maneuver Collaboration Center in Sterling Heights, where the division is headquartered. (Wyne Flores)
The 60-ton AbramsX has a 120mm unmanned turret and the crew of three.
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A LAV 6.0 Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) found on the Federal Motorway 20 in Germany, as part of a $500 million package of Canadian military aid for Ukraine.
(Photo: Tim)
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M10 Booker Combat Vehicle firing 105mm main gun on the move.
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The upgrades of AbramsX next generation tank
✔️remote turret
✔️a crew of three
✔️hull crew compartment
✔️30x113mm RWS
✔️hybrid-electric powerpack
✔️Cummins and Army-developed Advanced Combat Engine (ACE)
✔️120mm XM360 cannon
✔️Trophy active protection system
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KMW Leopard 2A7+ tank with Trophy APS does mobility demonstration at NATO Days 2022 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
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A thread to discuss why the US Army doesn't call MPF a tank
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Quick guide to identifying the Bradley series fighting vehicles
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The M10 Booker is a combat vehicle crewed by four soldiers. At a top speed of over 40 mph, the M10 can move quickly to support its infantry. And its 105mm gun has the ability to engage targets at a much greater distance than any weapon now carried by light divisions.
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M270A1 and M270A2 MLRS.
M270A2 is an upgraded variant of the M270, which featuring Common Fire Control System (CFCS); new 600 hp engine, upgraded transmission and launcher-loader modules; and Improved Armored Cabs (IAC). The A2 upgrades will allow to fire the ER GMLRS rockets.
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Today, the US Army unveiled the first LRIP batch of M10 Booker Combat Vehicles (BCV) for the first time at the historic naming dedication ceremony for the M10 Booker. It also means that the M10 program is moving into the Production and Deployment (PD) phase now.
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M1A2-L55 tank with 120mm M256E1 gun during trials in 1999. The US Army evaluated the L55 German gun, which was developed for an upgrade to German Leopard 2A6. The longer 120mm M256E1 main gun that is more lethal and can destroy advanced enemy tanks at extended ranges.
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Lockheed Martin delivered the first upgraded M270A2 for the US Army.
M270A2 features Common Fire Control System (CFCS); new 600 hp engine, upgraded transmission and launcher-loader modules; and Improved Armored Cabs (IAC). The A2 upgrades will allow to fire the ER GMLRS and PrSM.
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In the late 1990s, General Dynamics Land Systems came up with an interesting concept named the Abrams Lightweight Variant Tank, which provided an air transportable MBT at significant weight reduction. For simplicity purposes, the concept tank will be referred to below as ALVT.
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BAE Systems' Archer Mobile Howitzer based on HEMTT truck proposed for the US Army MH155 wheeled howitzer program.
#AUSA2022
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BAE Systems' Robotic Technology Demonstrator based on M113 showed up at the US Army’s EDGE22 demonstration, which features band composite rubber tracks (CRT), EOS R150S remote weapon station, FLETCHER 70mm weapon system with APKAWS rockets.
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BAE Systems showcases newest CV90120MkIV concept light tank at IDEB'24
▫️New D120 manned turret
▫️Up to 38 tonnes
▫️Power up to 1000 hp
▫️120mm main gun with autoloader
▫️ATGM with 10,000 m range
▫️7.62/12.7 mm RWS and Coax
▫️Iron Fist APS
▫️3-man crew + 2 operator rear seats
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The servo assembly of Javelin Integration Kit (JIK) has been added to the RS6 RWS used by GD AbramsX tank technology demonstrator.
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John Cockerill's upgraded Leopard 1 (A5BE) with 105mm C3105 turret at Eurosatory 2022.
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The US Army showcased new concept mock-up of RCV-H armed with 120mm main gun to lawmakers at the Detroit Arsenal. It’s a ‘robotic tank’ with lethality equivalent to Abrams tank, which can provide an outer layer of survivability when teamed with armored formations.
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M10 Booker is on display at Gillette Stadium for the Army-Navy game this year
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The military train hauling USMC M1A1 FEP tanks filmed on the BNSF railway in Fresno, California, in January. These tanks are about to be sent to the Lima's tank plant for refurbishment, and they will be upgraded to Polish FEP configuration with new FMS turret armor packages.
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Hanwha's 105mm Korean Mobile Protective Firepower (K-MPF) fire support vehicle on display at DX Korea 2022 exhibition, which featured an autoloaded 105mm cannon, retractable ATGM launcher and a 12.7mm RWS.
Impressive.
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General Dynamics Land Systems' Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) light tank
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The first prototype FoT4 (First of Type 4) of Dutch CV9035NL MLU Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
CV9035NL MLU is the MkIV version with the new D35 turret and 35mm cannon, featuring the new D35 turret with mast-mounted COAPS-L, Iron Fist APS and the Spike-LR2 ATGM pod.
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General Dynamics Land Systems wins a $1.14 billion contract to built new Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) light tank for the US Army Infantry Brigade Combat Teams.
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Elbit Systems' Sabrah light tank based on VCZAP Castor (ASCOD 2) platform is accepted into service of the Armor Pambato Division of the Philippine Army now. The two-man turret is equipped with a 105mm LW gun and a bustle-mounted autoloader.
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Modern 105mm light/medium tanks
🇵🇭Sabrah: 30 metric tons
🇦🇷TAM 2C-A2: 31 metric tons
🇮🇩Harimau: 32 metric tons
🇺🇸MPF: 38 metric tons
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Boxer tracked and Boxer wheeled side by side. Milrem's Type-X also demonstrated the concept of an RCV wingman controlled by KMW Boxer Tracked.
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The parallel hybrid electric powertrain of GDLS AbramsX based on Cummins Advanced Combat Engine (ACE) and SAPA Advanced Combat Transmission (ACT).
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At the annual Joan of Arc Festival in Orleans, France, the 12th Cuirassier Regiment of the French Army showcases its newest four Leclerc XLR battle tanks during the parade. These are the first batch of the upgraded XLR production vehicles.
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Greek company EODH's ASPIS-NG Modular Protection passive/reacive hybrid armor package for Leopard 2A4 turret at
#Eurosatory2022
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Argentinian TAM 2IP upgraded tank with Iron Wall add-on armor package. The Iron Wall system is developed by Elbit Systems and EBAD.
The add-on armor of the TAM 2IP weighs 2.5t and provides protection against RPG-7V type weapons across the 45° frontal arc.
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A Russian-built BMP-3 IFV was found at the UK Defence Academy in Shrivenham. Not sure if this vehicle with Russian camouflage is one that has been abandoned by Russian Army in Ukraine in the past.
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Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 IFV fitted with HERO Loitering Munition cannisterized launcher
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BAE Systems Hägglunds CV9050 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle unveiled at NATO Days 2022 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
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BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90120 Mobility Demo in Slovakia.
BAE brought its CV90120 light tank to the local Tank Days Laugarício this week, but it is the first prototype launched more than 20 years ago. I don't know when they will unveil the next CV90120MKIV prototype.
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General Dynamics Land Systems' Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) prototype with upgraded 30mm GD30 turret for the US Marine Corps.
GDLS' ARV features 30mm chain gun, Iron Fist APS, ATGM launcher, mast-mounted EO sensor etc.
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A thread about the US Army's Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) vehicle. I recently chatted with a related person of the program, and learned that some potential upgrades can be implemented on MPF in the future.
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U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground has conducted extensive developmental testing of prototypes of the XM1299 self-propelled howitzer, and recently hosted the third Soldier Touchpoint of the ERCA system to get feedback.
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United Defense XM2001 Crusader self-propelled howitzer, the upgraded version includes a XM297E2 barrel extended to 56 caliber and MACS solid propellant charges, as well as a new powertrain, consisting of Honeywell LV100-5 turboshaft engine and Allison 5060-3 transmission.
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Oshkosh Stryker Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS) live fire in May this year.
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AbramsX technology demonstrator weighs only 54 US tons (49t).
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Italian Ariete MBT hull equipped with Leonardo's 120mm HITFACT MkII turret with autoloader, sadly didn't see it at Eurosatory this year.
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The
@ArmorCollection
recently preserve one of twelve prototypes of BAE Systems' Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) vehicle for historic and research purposes. This is a special design and different from the winning GDLS proposal. This thread will introduce it a bit more.
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BAE Systems' Amphibious Combat Vehicle Mod-30 (ACV-30) equipped with 30mm Kongsberg RT20 remote turet for the US Marine Corps.
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The retractable Driver's Vision Enhancer of USMC Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)
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Some great testing shots of Korean K2 and German Leopard 2A7V in Norway
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The VCRR 2136 train rolls through Oxnard on its way to Port Hueneme to deliver a cargo of 27 Abrams tanks. These tanks are the Australian🇦🇺 version of the M1A2 SEPv3 that are about to be handed over to the Australian Army. Notice that unique AusCam and the red kangaroo insignia.
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Boxer CRV-RECON Block II vehicle in Rheinmetall Defence Australia's Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE)
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In addition to Cummins Advanced Combat Engine (ACE) used on GD's AbramsX tank, looking back at history, there have been many different dieselization options proposed for the Abrams:
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The US Army also proposed a new Abrams modernization program in 2009, called the M1E3 Abrams Evolutionary Design (AED). M1E3 AED utilizes the canceled FCS elements to upgrade platform, such as XM360 lightweight gun, Active Protection System, EOIR Mast-Mounted Sight and PS-MRS.
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As part of IOT&E activities, 145th Airlift Wing, NCANG loaded two Army's M10 Booker Combat Vehicles onto their C-17 Globemaster III for testing. M10 can be transported rapidly and efficiently to where it is needed to meet the US Army's capability objectives.
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Estonian-Croatian company Defensphere's Vegvisir Mixed Reality Situational Awareness System (MRSAS) been integrated into the CV9035EE IFV and the Sisu XA-188 6x6 APC, which provides vehicle crews with the see-through-armor capability.
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The Armed Forces of Ukraine have released a promo video of their M1A1 (Situational Awareness) SA Abrams tank with many close-ups. The following will illustrate the differences in the Ukrainian M1A1 configuration.
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Norfolk Southern train NS 9817 moves through Union, SC, with a large load of approx 47 Abrams tanks bound for Charleston. These tanks are the Poland M1A1 FEP variant that are about to be sent to Europe and handed over to the Polish Army.
(Thanks
@KarlKristo
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The Greek company Theon Sensors’ URANIA vehicle mounted day/night camera has been used on Norwegian CV9030N Mk IIIb IFVs as a back-up sight for 30mm cannon.
The gun backup sight system consists of URANIA sensor with day camera and II night vision, and Kongsberg’s BARTRAM LRF.
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The Flyer 72 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle equipped with Kongsberg RS6 Remote Weapon Station at the Showcase for Commerce 2021, Johnstown, PA.
The RS6 RWS is armed with one 30x113mm M230LF cannon, 7.62mm coax MG, Javelin Integration Kit (JIK) and a sensor package.
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Nexter's Leclerc XLR main battle tank during the trials of French Directorate General of Armaments throughout 2021.
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A beautiful side-view of the XM1302 Mobile Protected Firepower BAE prototype vehicle.
(Ted Dannemiller)
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Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF), a 105mm armored infantry support vehicle, weights 42 tons with two on a C-17
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The US Army PdM LC is developing a next generation 105mm Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round for Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) light tank.
The 105mm AMP will feature a programmable fuze design with three fuze modes: Point Detonation, Point Detonation with Delay, Airburst.
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Interior views of French Leclerc XLR tank.
Note that the old gunner/commner CRT monitors have been replaced by large touchscreen displays (same as Jaguar). There is also a new portable terminal (TacMaster) with integrated SICS to the left of the TC which replaces the SIT-ICONE.
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The M10 Booker combat vehicle will be judged under operational testing next three months at Ft. Liberty (formerly Ft. Bragg). To date, 4 production vehicles and 4 production retrofit vehicles (modified from XM10) have been delivered to the Army.
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'LeoBrams' tank😀
A conceivable possibility for US-GE international co-operation proposed in the mid-1980s. The photo shows a scale model of an M1 Abrams turret on a Leopard 2 chassis.
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General Dynamics' StrykerX 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle will feture:
✔️series hybrid-electric power
✔️ GM Defense-supplied diesel engine as prime mover
✔️the driver and the commander of the crew sit side by side
✔️360° situational awareness
✔️CROWS-J armed with ATGM
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The US Army Stryker M-SHORAD Inc.1 from 5-4 ADA conducted live fire engagements alongside Romanian Gepard B2 SPAAG during the Ex Saber Strike 24.
The difference in rate of fire between NG 30x113mm XM914E1 gun and Oerlikon 35x228mm KDA gun is significant.
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The US Army Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) light tank is on display during the Army-Navy Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. You can see that the height management of InArm suspension is capable to raise and lower the vehicle and provide increased depression range.
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Hyundai Rotem's K2NO and K2PL tanks was on display at Eurosatory 2022 exhibition.
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The 105mm Combat Vehicle, M10 Booker is publicly on display at the Army Birthday Festival. It carries new name of two soldiers who were killed during WWII and OIF, rather than the mouthful of the term Mobile Protected Firepower.
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Thyssen-Henschel's TH 400 6x6 Armored Fire Support Vehicle was used as an enemy OPFOR tank at the Dutch Army Open Days 2010 in Havelte.
The prototype used a different modified Leopard 1A5 turret than the inital Henschel 105mm turret.
(Landmachtspotters)
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Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) system overview
▪️ 42-ton weight
▪️ 2 on a C-17
▪️ DVE
▪️ 105mm cannon
▪️ Abrams SEPv3 FCS
▪️ CITV
▪️ 40 mph max speed
▪️ MTU 800hp engine
▪️ Allison gearbox
▪️ Horstman suspension
▪️ T-161 LW track
▪️ overhead protection
▪️ underbody protection
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In the 9th of January, two German Leopard 2A7+ tanks arrived Oslo Harbour, Norway. These tanks will be transported to Camp Rena against Korean K2NO tanks for winter trials.
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The Rheinmetall L55 120mm gun of upgraded Leopard 2A6A3 MBT has been modified to fire a variety of munition types including programmable DM11 HE-FRAG-T round with airburst capability, and DM63A1 APFSDS-T round against tanks.
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M1296 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle Dragoon (ICV-D) with Enhanced Situational Awareness (ESA) modification work order (MWO) upgrade.
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Sierra Army Depot is using its strategic location and unique capabilities to send hundreds of M1A1 Abrams (FEP) tanks to Anniston Army Depot for further rebuild. These tanks are from USMC retired vehicles that will be rebuilt and upgraded to the latest M1A2 SEPv3 for the Army.
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The rare picture of General Dynamics proposed diesel-powered M1A2 Abrams (SEP turret standard) for Turkish MBT competition in 2000.
GD mated a SEP turret to the EuroPowerPack automotive test rig creating the prototype diesel-powered M1A2 in preparation for Turkish competition.
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The ceramic layer applique armor kit of MPF light tank is bolted to hull structure to provide ballistic protection against 30mm armor-piercing rounds.
Pic 3 is MPF's bolt-on applique armor on the front hull removed.
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Last week, 17 units of ASCOD 2 vehicles from GDELS were loaded in the Port of Algeciras, Spain and dispatched to the Philippines. The 17 hulls are composed of 16 Sabrah light tanks (LT105) and 1 Armored Recovery Vehicle (ARV), among which the Sabrah without the turret weighs 26t.
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Russian Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank equipped with add-on armor kit will be on display at ARMY-2022 International Military-Technical Forum.
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The basic M1 Abrams main battle tank at Fort Knox training ground, June 1981
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The 2-69th Armor Battalion, 2ABCT, 3ID recently receives the newest Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPV) equipped with Hybrid Skirt Armor kit to modernize the fleet.
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It makes an interesting attempt to evaluate new sled for the Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) towed M119 howitzer. As the US Army transformation toward delivering the Army 2030, the 11th Airborne Division will be starting to put together a division-level Arctic artillery.
BAE Systems beats Oshkosh to win the US Army Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) competition. BvS10 Beowulf is about to be fielded in the Army 11th Airborne Division and Alaska ARNG to replace SUSV (Bv206) and Stryker vehicles.
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The first Leopard 2A7HU tank has arrived in Hungary. The Leopard 2A7HU features improved roof protection, new FCS with automatic target tracker, new PERI RTWL stabilized commande's sight, FN Herstal RWS. Note the mounting base of the RWS next to the commander's panoramic sight.
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BAE Systems CV9035SK MkIV Infantry Fighting Vehicle provided for Slovakia.
The CV9035SK will be equipped with the new D35 turret with a 35mm gun, which will also be equipped with Elbit’s Iron Fist active protection system and SPIKE-LR ATGM pod.
Note the roof-mounted CMS-1 sight
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AAI Corp's Rapid Deployment Force (RDF)/Light Tank (LT) prototype shown at the Americans in Wartime Tank Farm Open House, Nokesville, VA on Sep 2021. This prototype has a one-man turret with 75mm ARES cannon and 7.62mm coax MG. In addition it has applique armor on its hull sides.
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