The Turkish Army is expected to receive upgraded Leopard 2A4 MBTs with additional T1 armor in October. Research on the T1 auxiliary armor, which combines reactive and passive protection, was carried out by the Roketsan Ballistic Protection Center and has now been applied to German-made Leopard 2A4 tanks in the Turkish Army inventory.
Tanks are to be upgraded
Research into T1 additional armor, which combines reactive and passive protection for vehicles, has been carried out by the Roketsan Ballistic Protection Center for a while.
With the additions to the tank's existing armor system, resistance to anti-tank missiles have been increased.
The technology display tank on which the changes have been applied, was also exhibited at the ceremony.
Although the weight of the tank increased from 55 tons to 62 tons with the added armor, obstacle overcoming and mobility tests in the field were successful. It was proved that despite the increased weight, there were no losses to operational power.
The new armor can protect against all known anti-tank missiles and rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) threats in regions where the TSK is actively in operation. This level of protection was tested in field in Şereflikoçhisar using the demonstration tank and was accepted.
The deliveries of Leopard 2A4 tanks with the upgraded protection level, are planned to kickoff with two tanks in October-November. In the first phase, 40 tanks are expected to be upgraded.
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