The Leclerc tank is equipped with a 120mm smoothbore gun capable of firing a variety of NATO standard rounds, including APFSDS and HEAT rounds. Photo: Army technology
The Leclerc tank has a combat weight of about 57 tons, is 9.87m long, 3.71m wide and 2.53m high. The armor is designed to protect the tank against many threats on the battlefield. Thanks to its large fuel capacity and efficient drive system, Leclerc has a maximum range of up to 550km on the road.
With a SACM V8X-1500 engine with 1,500 horsepower and automatic transmission, the Leclerc tank can reach a maximum speed of 71km/h on the road and 50km/h on the off-road, becoming one of the fastest vehicles in the world. Fastest main battle tank currently in use.
The Leclerc XLR is an upgraded version of the Leclerc, developed to meet the growing needs of the French Army and keep pace with advances in tank technology. The most significant differences between the Leclerc and the Leclerc XLR lie in the armor protection and enhanced combat management system.
* Saudi Arabia unveiled a new self-propelled gun at the 2024 World Defense Exhibition
In a move to strengthen defense capabilities, Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI) has unveiled a new 155mm caliber 8×8 self-propelled gun at the 2024 World Defense Exhibition. With advanced features, This vehicle is considered groundbreaking and can compete with products of European defense giants such as France’s CAESAR and Germany’s RCH 155.
Currently, the name of this new self-propelled gun is still a secret. However, SAMI representatives have revealed that the artillery is currently undergoing rigorous testing within the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces, further affirming the country’s commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities. through domestic defense production.
SAMI unveiled its new 155mm 8×8 self-propelled gun at the 2024 World Defense Exhibition. Photo: Army Recognition
Currently, the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces are using 155mm CAESAR self-propelled guns produced by France. This type of artillery is being mounted on two different chassis: the Sherpa 6×6 truck for the army and the Unimog chassis for the national guard.
As a product of cooperation between SAMI and the Saudi Arabian army, this new 8×8 155mm self-propelled gun is a significant step forward for the Saudi Arabian defense industry. Mounted on a Czech Republic-made TATRA 8×8 truck chassis, the new gun has an armored cabin at the front and a 155mm cannon at the rear, equipped with a semi-automatic loading system and ammunition storage. Although specific information about ammunition capacity has not yet been revealed, this vehicle promises to be a formidable addition to Saudi Arabia’s arsenal.
Connected to a modern computerized fire control system, the artillery can accurately destroy targets. Notably, the cannon can fire a variety of bullets, including standard 155mm bullets, GPS-guided bullets and the M982 Excalibur version, a precision-guided bullet.
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