Leopard 2A8
Type: Main Battle Tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: KMW / Rheinmetall
First Deployed: 2025
Overview
Latest production standard of the Leopard 2 main battle tank incorporating the Trophy active protection system (APS), marking the first integration of hard-kill APS on a European MBT. Retains the proven Rheinmetall L/55A1 120mm smoothbore gun with programmable ammunition capability. The A8 standard features enhanced composite and modular add-on armour, upgraded fire control with third-generation thermal imaging, new command and information system integrated with NATO battlespace networks, improved NBC protection, and a redesigned driver's station with rear-view camera. Weight of approximately 66.5 tonnes. Germany ordered 123 Leopard 2A8 tanks under the Zeitenwende programme. Norway, Italy, Czech Republic, and Lithuania have also ordered the A8 variant.
Technical Specifications
| aps | Trophy hard-kill active protection system |
|---|---|
| crew | 4 |
| armor | Advanced composite + Trophy APS (hard-kill) |
| engine | MTU MB 873 Ka-501, 1,500 hp |
| weight | ~66.5 tonnes |
| main_gun | 120mm Rheinmetall L/55A1 smoothbore |
| max_speed | 68 km/h |
| manufacturer | KMW / Rheinmetall |
Operators
- Czech Republic
- Germany
- Italy
- Lithuania
- Norway
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