Leclerc Evolution is a French prototype of the enhanced fourth-generation main battle tank (MBT) developed and manufactured by the KNDS France.

The project was presented during the Eurosatory 2024.[1] Tank is equipped with a turret armed with the ASCALON (Autoloaded and SCALable Outperforming guN) gun, capable of firing 120 or 140 mm shells, an ARX30 turret, a PASEO sight coupled with a 7.62 mm machine gun, a "Trophy" active protection system and the ability to use remotely operated ammunition.[1] According to BFM TV, Leclerc Evolution will be operational in 2030 and KNDS France is said to be in discussions with several countries.[1] KNDS France explained that the Leclerc Evolution is not intended to compete with the latest versions of Leopard 2 or future joint offerings (EMBT ADT140). The idea is to offer it in markets where the Leopard is not considered the appropriate solution.[1]

See also

  • Leclerc XLR, French fourth-generation main battle tank (in production)
  • EMBT ADT140, French-German enhanced fourth-generation main battle tank
  • Main Ground Combat System, French-German project of new generation main battle tank and other tactical military vehicles

References

  1. ^ a b c d defensemagazine.com. "France's Leclerc XLR, Leclerc Evolution and EMBT-ADT 140 at Eurosatory 2024".
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leclerc_Evolution
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