Turci modernizuju svoje
81 Turkish Leopard 2A4 tanks will receive new fire control systems
Citat:Within the framework of the Tiyk-Leo2A4 project, the Turkish tank manufacturing company BMC has started the modernization activities of 81 Leopard 2A4 tanks. The tanks will undergo a large-scale modernization.
The processes of modernization of the Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks, which are in service with the Turkish Armed Forces, continue. Initially, 40 Leopard 2A4 tanks were retrofitted by Roketsan with an additional T1 armor system. In this way, Ankara was able to increase its resistance against anti-tank ammunition.
The Tiyk-Leo2A4 modernization project for the Leopard 2A4 envisages a much more comprehensive upgrade. New capabilities are to be added according to the plans of the Defense Industry Presidency, which is the initiator of the program. According to the information obtained by the Turkish media SavunmaSanayiST.com, the modernization of the 81 tanks has already started.
Additional armor systems will be integrated into the tanks and many electronic subsystems. The fire control system, as well as visualization systems, will be changed. Although only 81 Leopard 2A4s will be upgraded in the first phase of the project, sources say there is an option for another 250 tanks to undergo this upgrade as well. According to the plans, the modernization should be completed sometime in 2026.
The scope of the project is as follows: fire control system, active protection system, modular armor protection, remote control weapon system, close range observation system, tank driver vision system, auxiliary force group, information system for tank control, tank laser warning system, fire, and explosion suppression system, protective lining, life support system.
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