Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Leopard 2
Type: tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KNDS)
First Deployed: 2014
Overview
Indonesia operates Leopard 2A4 and Revolution (RI) variants acquired from German surplus Bundeswehr stocks. The Leopard 2RI (Revolution Indonesia) is an upgraded variant featuring the ROSY smoke/laser warning system, enhanced air conditioning for tropical operations, and improved internal equipment. Approximately 61 Leopard 2A4 and RI tanks form the spearhead of Indonesian Army heavy armor on Java.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 4 |
|---|---|
| armor | 3rd gen composite + ROSY (RI variant) |
| range | 500 km |
| engine | MTU MB 873 Ka-501 1,500 hp diesel |
| length | 9.97 m |
| weight | 62,000 kg (A4) / ~65,000 kg (RI) |
| main_gun | 120mm L/44 Rheinmetall smoothbore |
| max_speed | 68 km/h |
| secondary_weapons | 7.62mm MG3 coaxial, 7.62mm MG3 AA |
Operators
- Indonesia
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Denmark
- Poland
- Spain
- Norway
- Finland
- Sweden
- Austria
- Greece
- Turkey
- Switzerland
- Singapore
- Chile
- Qatar
- Hungary
- Canada
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