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Old June 14th, 2016, 06:08 PM
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Default Re: MBT's

The Germans just unveiled a new 130mm Main Gun intended to; far future, defeat the T14 Armata.

Right now, it has no official use; but maybe RecruitMonty will find this information useful.

MGCS = Main ground combat system = the supposed Leo III MBT.

http://defense-update.com/20160614_r...130mm-gun.html

The new 130 mm gun is a precondition for the future tank, known as ‘Main Ground Combat System’ (MGCS) being developed by Germany. MGCS is currently being developed by Germany and France as a future replacement for the Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks, considering the increasing threat posed by Russian systems such as the Armata (T-14) MBTs.

Rheinmetall unveiled the new weapon at Eurosatory 2016.

Rheinmetall unveiled the new L/51 130mm tank gun currently undergoing company testing. The new weapon provides 50 percent improvement in performance, over the current 120 mm cannon. It is intended for use in a new class of main battle tanks. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
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