The MBT Leopard 2PL is mainly tasked to assault and maintain terrain, supporting mechanized and motorized subdivisions is realized with its on-board weapon systems in all weather conditions both during the day and night.
Leopard 2PL version is modernization of Leopard 2A4 tanks already serviced in Polish Army.
Compared to the Leopard 2A4, upgrade includes following issues implementation of the commander's and gunner's sight (3d generation camera), additional ballistic modules on the turret, replacement of the hydraulic stabilization system to new digital system, installation of modernized Fire Extinguishing and new Fire Suppression Systems, implementation of a new commanders control and monitoring system, modifying the diagnostic system, implementation of Auxiliary Power Unit - APU (17 KW), new turret stowage compartment for crew equipment and customized towing-evacuation equipment to the increased weight of the tank, modernization of main gun with adaptation to the new types of ammunition, implementation of the day-night drivers rear camera.
Additionally, the Leopard 2PL MI version includes: implementation PIX function, introduction function selection the last or first echo the laser range, introduction automatic system extinguishing fire fighting in compartment APU, Introduction system cold start to the engine without restart electronics devices, micro charging battery in battle tank during storage, electronics compartment active cooling, preparation electrical installation for identification Friend or Foe.
Courtesy of Damian Ratka
