Well first let me start by offering
my apologies, I got a little over zealous with my appreciation of the
LEOPARD 2A7+, so again, my apologies for any confusion to anyone out here including myself for getting caught in it as well. Germany only has two of them used as R&D tanks in the "Dual Ops" and "Urban Ops" configurations.
1. However, we can allow the AI (3x status was it?) to use the
LEOPARD 2A7 as I've found another German website that confirms they are in use by the same unit as I reported on it last September 2016.
2. Well it would seem this past year Germany has another incremental upgraded tank in service that became available this past year. That would be the
LEOPARD 2A6+.
3. But they aren't done yet the
LEOPARD 2A8 will reach the field somewhere in the
2018/2019 time-frame.
4.
STRV-122, I went into great detail when this was submitted by me as a change, I believe, concerning the enhanced armor protection of the turret specifically in regards to top protection. Well apparently it also has a "
bomblet protection" system mounted to the turret top as well.
5. I'll re-post the original site that lead me to the "road of clarity concerning the
LEOPARD 2A7 last Fall.
6. Finally, a tank you don't hear about the Romanian
TR-85M1 BIZONUL the ref below has some great pictures in it through out.
7) The
T-14 portion I believe ref 1 below shows some more data on the self protection side of things.
I think most will find these refs interesting to say the least. Don't be afraid "
To kick the tires."
http://www.kampfpanzer.de/vehicles/leopard2
http://tank-masters.de/?page_id=148
Have a great weekend everyone!
Regards,
Pat
