The MBT Leopard 2PL is mainly tasked to assault and maintain terrain, supporting mechanized and motorized subdivisions is realized with its on-board weapon systems in all weather conditions both during the day and night.
Leopard 2PL version is modernization of Leopard 2A4 tanks already serviced in Polish Army.
- Compared to the Leopard 2A4, upgrade indudes following issues:
- modernization of the commander's and gunner's sight
- additional ballistic modules on the turret
- replacement of the hydraulic stabilization system to new electric system
- installation of modernized Fire Extinguishing and new Fire Suppression systems
- implementation of a new commander's control and monitoring system
- implementation of Auxiliary Power Unit- APU
- newturret stowage compartment for crew equipment and customized towing-evacuation equipment to the increased weight of the tank
- modernization of main gun with its adaptation to the new types of ammunition
- implementation of the day-night drivers rear camera
- Technical Data
- Crew: 4 men
- Dimensions:
Length: 9670 mm
Height to top of weapon station: 3 050 mm
Width: 3 750 mm
Combat weight (calculated): 59 203 kg
Engine: MTU-MB873
Performance: 1 100 kW
- Performance Data:
Maximum speed: 68 km/h
Gradient driving ability longitudinal: 60%
Gradient driving ability transversal: 30%
Ramp angle front: 31°
Climbing ability: 1.10 m
Trench crossing ability: 3.00 m
Fording ability: 2.25 m
- Operational range
On road: >500 km
Off road: approx. 300
Main armament: Rheinmetall120 mm smoothboregun L/44