The first modernized Leopard 2A7V tanks entered service with the Bundeswehr

The German Bundeswehr began to receive modernized Tanks Leopard 2A7V. According to the press service of the German Defense Ministry, the first 30 tanks were transferred to one of the battalions of the 10th tank division.

The transfer of the first modernized Leopard 2A7V tanks took place at the weapons storage base in Karlsruhe, from where the tanks were transported on trailers to Bad Frankenhausen, where the 393rd tank battalion is stationed, which became the first linear unit to receive new tanks.

The Bundeswehr clarified that the battalion will receive the remaining 14 tanks for full completion (44 vehicles) by the end of the year.

The German group Rheinmetall received a contract for the modernization of 104 Leopard 2 tanks to the Leopard 2A7V variant in 2017. 68 Leopard 2A4, 16 Leopard 2A6 and 20 Leopard 2A7 tanks were subject to modernization. All of them should be delivered by 2023.

The second contract for the modernization of another 101 tanks (51 Leopard 2A6 and 50 Leopard 2A6M2) was signed in 2019. The upgraded vehicles are to be delivered to the troops by 2026.

As part of the modernization, the tanks receive new hulls and chassis, only the turret is taken from the old tanks, which is being modernized with the installation of modern aiming systems, communications, etc. Upgraded Leopard 2A4s receive the 120mm L55A1 smoothbore cannons instead of the old L44s, the rest remain with the L55s. Armor must match Leopard 2A7 level.

In the designation Leopard 2A7V, the letter "V" stands for "Verbessert", that is, modernized.

Comments

[svp67]

The Bundeswehr clarified that the battalion will receive the remaining 14 tanks for full completion (44 vehicles) by the end of the year.

Well, Germany also responded to the appearance of our T-90M and T-14

[Yrec]

A total of 200 tanks. For Germany, this is ridiculous. Obviously not going to wage offensive wars.

[Aaron Zawi]

Quote: Yrec

A total of 200 tanks. For Germany, this is ridiculous. Obviously not going to wage offensive wars.

Well, in general, they plan to have 6 battalions of 44 vehicles and a training battalion. But they really are not going to attack anywhere. Why would they?

[Alex777]

Quote: Aron Zaavi

But they really are not going to attack anywhere. Why would they?

When the tank weighs 67,5 tons, then yes, they are not going to attack.

[Bat]

Quote: Aron Zaavi

Well, in general, they plan to have 6 battalions of 44 vehicles and a training battalion.

Here they are

[Uncle lee]

tanks receive new hulls and chassis

is practically a new tank!

[Aaron Zawi]

Quote: Uncle Lee

tanks receive new hulls and chassis

is practically a new tank!

Plus they are starting to integrate KAZ.

[knn54]

A really NEW tank.
The Leopard simply did not make it to the top five most modernized (adaptable to the requirements of the present) tanks (according to The National Interest) in the world.
1 T-55
2.T-72
3.Centurion
4.M4 Sherman
5.M60.

[Maz]

Here he is better than in the picture, the tower is like Abrams, visually no active or passive defense is visible. It runs great on asphalt, on German ...

[Ramon Mercader]

Watch in all cinemas: "V means verbessert")

[OgnennyiKotik]

The composition of the German tank fleet was appointed in 2021, according to the Military Balance:
MBT 245: 225 Leopard 2A5 / A6; 19 Leopard 2A7; 1 Leopard 2A7V (78 Leopard 2A4 in store)

The pile of tanks is over, almost everything is sold out.

[Peter is not the first]

MBT 245: 225 Leopard 2A5 / A6; 19 Leopard 2A7; 1 Leopard 2A7V (78 Leopard 2A4 in store)

The pile of tanks is over, almost everything is sold out.

Judging by the video, the Germans at this base have not only the combat tanks that you listed, but also an extensive "museum" of relentless tanks.

And I wouldn't be surprised that they are all on-the-go and fully serviced. Only fuel and lubricants, batteries and crew are missing.

[OgnennyiKotik]

Well, yes, there is a museum. In the LDNR, tanks were also allowed into battle from pedestals.

[Zaurbek]

At some point, they will switch to heavy infantry fighting vehicles, like the Scandinavians ... tanks are not needed in central Europe.

[Sergei Timofeich]

Everything goes to the fact that soon a new Guderian, Paulus and a newly minted adik with a new Drag nach Osten plan should appear, nurtured again by American Jews. The next sweep of Europe will stop on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, not to go to grandma ...

[Roman Efremov]

Let their greens win first

[Borisych]

Here's some simple arithmetic. The third part of modern Poland is the former German lands. Another small part of the Balts and Russia. With Russia to contact Germany, well, in any way, they will finish it off. The Balts will still get theirs, and not only from Germany. This issue will be resolved quickly. Ain two. Now about the hyena. She will be sawed anew, because the old hyena does not suit anyone. Because the Germans need tanks as an argument for the return of German lands. Poland, of course, will remain in a truncated form and without territorial problems. Moreover, Lviv and a few environs will be added to it. I'm not talking about pot lovers here, they have autumn.

[alexeymartin]

The "firsts" entered the Bundeswehr ... Ehh, the day when the "last" will arrive is not far off.
The power is impressive - 104 tanks !!! This is, damn it, never, NOT ONE !!!
With such power and on the Moscow region "arrow" even with the Czechs can be rammed.

[Troll]

In the designation Leopard 2A7V, the letter "V" stands for "Verbessert", that is, modernized.

Improved it is superior. Upgraded to German it modernized... As if, if you write about this, then you need to look into the dictionary

[Artemion3]

Quote: Zaurbek

At some point they will switch to heavy infantry fighting vehicles, like the Scandinavians ... tanks are not needed in central Europe.

Only the Britons would rather abandon tanks, France and Germany are typical land-based countries, no.