Leopard 2A8 NOR
Type: Main Battle Tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Norway
Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall (Germany)
Overview
Most advanced variant of the Leopard 2 family, ordered by Norway to replace its Leopard 2A4 NO fleet. Features the Trophy active protection system, improved modular armor, and advanced digital systems. Norway ordered 54 vehicles. Represents a major capability upgrade for the Norwegian Army's armored force.
Technical Specifications
| aps | Projected Trophy HV or Hard Kill APS |
|---|---|
| crew | 4 |
| armor | 4th-gen composite + APS |
| engine | MTU MB 883 Ka-501 diesel, 1,500 hp |
| width_m | 3.75 |
| height_m | 2.64 |
| length_m | 10.97 |
| main_gun | 120mm Rheinmetall L55A1 smoothbore |
| range_km | 500 |
| secondary | MG3 7.62mm + RCWS |
| max_speed_kmh | 72 |
| weight_tonnes | 67 |
Operators
- Norway
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