LEOPARD 2 Canada in Afghanistan
with performance features of the A7+
The LEOPARD 2 A7+ was developed for the new missions of the German Army and qualified by the German defence authorities. The system focuses especially on the protection of the crew is and
currently proving its reliability in Afghanistan with the NATO-Partner Canada. Key performance features are:
• a passive all around protection for the crew against threats
like improvised explosive devices (IED's), mines or rocket
propelled grenades (RPG's)
• an interface to apply devices like mine-ploughs, mine-rollers
or a dozer blade to clear impassable roads from mines,
IED's or debris
• an air-conditioning system
• an external intercom
• a front and rear thermal image system for the driver
• improved optronics for long-range surveillance
| Specifications |
| Weight |
67.5 t |
| Length
(gun at 12 o'clock) |
10.97 m |
| Width |
4.00 m |
| Height (turret roof) |
2.64 m |
Engine power
|
1,100 kW (1,500 hp)
|
Maximum speed
|
72 km/h |
Cruising range
|
450 km
|
Armament
|
120 mm / L55 smoothbore
7.62 mm MG
|