In fact, this is not a finished model of the tank, but, so to speak, a demo model. At which the Rheinmetall company demonstrated all its latest systems that it offers to the arms market.
According to the company's representatives, these systems are designed to be installed on existing Leopard 2 tanks during their further modernization. My knowledge of English was not enough to reveal the whole essence of these systems. Therefore, I will describe some of the most obvious.
So, the company "Rheinmetall" offers for installation a system of panoramic observation and notification of firing at a tank. Apparently, these are cameras at the corners of the tower. This system is automatically linked to an active defense system, which must fire defensive ammunition at an approaching anti-tank missile. And, in the same way, destroy it on the approach. These are apparently fan-shaped blocks of trunks located at the front ends of the tower. Also, the tank has an automatic firing point on the roof, well protected from small arms fire. In addition, the entire tank is covered with powerful ERA units.
These are just some of the systems, there are 12 of them in total on this tank.
According to representatives of the Rheinmetall company, existing Leopards 2 can be installed like all systems, and then you will get machines similar to the one that was exhibited at the exhibition, and some of them separately. Thus, apparently, we will soon see a huge variety of different variations of Leopards. Of course, provided that Rheinmetall finds buyers and those who want to upgrade their tanks. But I have no doubt about it. Recent local conflicts have clearly shown that it is too early for tanks to retire, and their modernization is a good option to get a modern vehicle for relatively little money.
