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Leopard 2A4NO Turret
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Main weapon: 1x Rh-120 120mm cannon L/44 Cannon
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Secondary coaxial weapon: 1x 7.62mm FN MAG Coaxial Machinegun
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16x 76mm smoke launchers
-Placement: 4x2 on each side of the turret
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1x Kongsberg Protector M151 Crows Remote Controlled Weapon Station
-Weight: Approximately 135 kg (298 lb) (excluding weapon and ammunition).
-Height: 749 mm (29.5 in) above the roof.
-Stabilization: Fully stabilized, allowing for accurate firing on the move.
-Rotation: 360° continuous rotation, with a rotation speed of 90 degrees per second.
-Elevation: -20° to +60°, with an elevation speed of approximately 70 degrees per second.
-Operating Temperature: -46°C to +65°C.
-Control: Operated from a control console safely inside the vehicle, using a display and joystick.
-NVD: 3rd generation
-Option to install 8x smoke grenades and 1x javelin fire and forget atgm missile- Main integrated weapon: 1x 12.7x99 M2 HMG Browning machinegun
-Lavette/mounting: Norwegian Model 165 underlavett
-Each magazine/crate holds: 100 cartrigdes
-Ammunition mixture (2x MP, 1x MP-T) :
Norwegian Model 140 multi purpose ammunition
–Bullet weight: 44 Gram
–Muzzle velocity: 903 M/S
–Armor penetration: 10.6mm at 100 Meter
-Norwegian Model 160 multi purpose Tracer ammunition
–Bullet weight: 43 Gram
–Muzzle velocity: 903 M/S
–Armor penetration: 22mm at 100 Meter
–Tracer: Visible 50-200m (day) 1500m (night)
- Main integrated weapon: 1x 12.7x99 M2 HMG Browning machinegun
TECHNICAL DATA
Eigne: MTU BM 873 Ka-501, V12 1500 Hp
Top-speed: 68 km/h
Length: 9.67m
Width: 3.75m
Weight: 55.15 Ton
Crew: 4 (commander, gunner, driver and loader)
NORWEGIAN MODIFICATIONS
-Norwegian Model NM253 (IM HE-T) Ammunition
-Tested with Kongsberg Protector Lite weaponstation with .50 cal installed
-In winter the 2A4 side skirts were replaced with lighter 1A5 side skirts
-76mm Smoke launchers
-Various holders/stowage boxes
-Multi Rolle Radio (MRR) - (Multi Role Radio)
-Nitrogen-based fire extinguishing system
-Olive Drab camouflage/color
-New intercom
-GPS-antenna
HISTORY
The development of the Leopard 2 started as early as 1969/1970, and the prototype Leopard 2AV was delivered in 1976. In 1977, Germany ordered 1,800 wagons. Later, 325 more wagons were ordered so that the total number of wagons in Germany was 2125. The Netherlands and Switzerland have also acquired new Leopard 2A4s. Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Poland have acquired used wagons from the Netherlands- In 2001, a contract was signed with the Netherlands for the purchase of 52 used Leopard 2A4s. The first wagons were delivered to Norway in September 2001. Then a further 8 wagons arrived before Christmas 2001. The remaining 42 were delivered during 2002. All the wagons were sent to Romerrike Tekniske Verksted for minor modifications (Norwegian adaptations) such as a new intercom, installation of MMR, new nitrogen-based fire extinguishing system for the engine compartment, 76mm smoke launchers, Norwegian marks and various holders are some of the modifications.
MG-3 machine guns were planned to be used as secondary armament on the vehicles. When it later turned out that large, extensive and expensive modifications were needed on the turret to adapt the MG3, it was decided that the FN MAG machine gun that had been used previously on the carriages should be used. Used FN MAGs from the Netherlands were procured of the infantry version LV-MITR and coaxial version types. The first 2 prototypes were handed over to the users in April 2002. After a trial of the various solutions, the production of the wagons started at RTV and on 31 August 2003 13 wagons were handed over to FIST-H and 2 wagons with driving cabins to KampUKS. Further convensions included the fitting of a stowage box over the complete widht of the rear turret, fitting a GPS antenna and replacing the Dutch Philips radios. One by one The Leopard 2A4NO recieved a new olive-drab overall camouflage. Notable is that during exercises in the wintertime the heavy frontal sideskirts are often replaced by the lighter Leopard 1 side skirts, this reduces damage to the heavier type.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is a leading Norwegian technology company wich is a part of Kongsberg Gruppen and is a direct continuation of Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk which was funded in 1814. When this company went through a composition and restructuring in 1987 due to it’s financial problems (including those related to the Toshiba case), the defense division was continued in a new company, Norsk Forsvarsteknologi (NFT), which then changed its name to Kongsberg Gruppen in 1995. Kongsberg Defence has since the 1990’s been developing remote weapon stations which has been sold to many different nations and been adopted on a number of vehicles trough the years. These weapon stations has been in continuous development, with new models being released every now and then and has underwent major changes.
In 2001 the first Kongsberg Protector Remote weapon stations were released on the market as a product, but the Norwegian army had used them since 1999 on several of their vehicles. The Kongsberg Protector has undergone continuous development since, and has therefore changed a lot trough the years. On this specific vehicle, the leopard 2A4NO we see the Kongsberg Protector M151 Crows installed on the loader’s hatch. This weaponstation has the option to install 8x smoke grenades, 2x2 launchers on each side as well as an Javelin ATGM fire and forget launcher, however it’s uncertain if this was ever tested or is installed on it in the image. The purpose of the tests has been to both explore the possibility of installing the remote weapon station on Norway’s Leopard 2A4NO’s as well as show this to potential customers. The specific date is uncertain, but it is between 2001 and 2010.
IN GAME
In game this could be an unique addition, and it could be foldered with the standard Leopard 2A4NO or potentially be added as a premium/event vehicle. Even tough it is an minor modification, it can increase its performance significantly, with the weapon station having Generation 3 NVD sights as well as lock-on target system, daylight camera with more than 30 times optical zoom magnification with digital magnification, 60 degrees elevation and can rotate 360 degrees. This makes it amazing for spotting enemies, fight off uav’s and low flying helicopters and low flying aircrafts, it also has ballistics calculator!
AMMUNTION 120mm
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120mm CTG DM53A1
-APFSDS-T: Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot Tracer
-Muzzle velocity L/44: 1650 M/S
-Range: 4.000 Meter
-Penetration RHAe: 750mm -
Norwegian Model NM253 (IM HE-T)
-IM HE-T: Insensitive Munition High Explosive-Tracer
-Cartridge weight: 26.7 kg
-Projectile weight: 15.9 kg
-Muzzle velocity: 1,030 m/s
-Target accuracy: 2,000 m ≤ 0.30 mils
-Fuze Dual mode: Superquick and delay
-Tracer Burning distance: > 4,000 m
-Service temperature: -46ºC to +63ºC
-Safety temperature: -54ºC to +71ºC
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120 mm IM CANISTER “Shotshell”
-Cartridge weight: 22.9 kg
-Muzzle velocity: 1 410 m/s
-Tungsten balls Approx: 1 100
-Effective range: 500 m
**-Service temperature: -**46ºC to +63ºC
-Safety temperature: -54ºC to +71ºC -
120 mm KE-TP
-KE-TP: Kinetic Energy Target Practice
**-Cartridge weight:**18.3 kg
-Projectile weight: 6.1 kg
-Muzzle velocity L44: 1 700 m/s
-Maximum dispersion: < 0.30 mils
-Tracer Burning distance: > 2 000 m
-Safety range: < 8 000 m
-Service temperature: -40ºC to +51ºC
-Safety temperature: -40ºC to +63ºC
AMMUNTION 7.62x51mm
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All ammunition classified of Norwegian definitions & exact used mixtures i am not sure of, but here is the ammuniton it CAN use
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7.62 mm x 51 NATO BALL
Projectile weight 9.45 g (146 grain)
Muzzle velocity 810 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 200 mm at 550 m
Penetration 3.5 mm NATO plate at 550 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
NM258 7.62 mm x 51 BALL 11 LONG RANGE
-NM258: Norwegian Model 258
Projectile weight 10.9 g (168 grain)
Muzzle velocity 780 m/s
Maximum dispersion ≤ 1 MOA
Penetration 3.5 mm NATO plate at 550 m
Powder Temperature stable
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
7.62 mm x 51AP 10
Projectile weight 9.85 g (152 grain)
Muzzle velocity 845 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 200 mm at 550 m
Penetration 7 mm RHA at 300 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
7.62 mm x 51 BALL NON TOXIC 9 HP
Projectile weight 9 g (139 grain)
Muzzle velocity 860 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 150 mm at 550 m
Penetration 3.5 mm NATO plate at 900 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
7.62 mm x 51 NATO TRACER
Projectile weight 9 g (139 grain)
Muzzle velocity 820 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 300 mm at 550 m
Penetration 140 m – ≥ 775 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
7.62 mm x 51 TRACER NON TOXIC 9
Projectile weight 8.7 g (134 grain)
Muzzle velocity 850 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 250 mm at 550 m
Tracer 140 m – ≥ 775 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
7.62 mm x 51 DIM TRACER (IR) 9
Projectile weight 9 g (139 grain)
Muzzle velocity 840 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 300 mm at 550 m
Tracer 13–775 m (typically visible to 1 250 m)
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
SOURCES
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https://ndia.dtic.mil/wp-content/uploads/2010/armament/WednesdayLandmarkBWestleyBarbour.pdf
Overview — M151 Protector remote weapon station — Combat Vehicle Guns and Naval Guns — Artillery/Guns — Weapons — Military Periscope
This Leopard 2A4NO Variant tested with the ammunition
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Ammunition data and specs
https://www.nammo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nammo-handbook-2023.pdf
Leopard 2
Leopard 2 - Wikipedia
Leopard 2 – Wikipedia
Leopard 2 in Norway
Spørsmål om norsk stridsvognhistorie 1984-2000 - Milforum/Nå har jeg gått rundt for å prøve å finne data på norsk stridsvognshistorie I perioden 1984-200 og har kommet frem til følgende: -1984 blir det gjort klart at de norske leopard og m48 stridsvognene er slitte og utdaterte og det trengs oppgraderinger og nyinnkjøp. -1985: m48 blir oppgradert til A5 standard med 105mm kanon.
Amazon.com: Tankograd - Missions & Manoeuvres No. 7016 - Norge Haerens Stryker: Vehicles of the Modern Norwegian Land Forces: Clemens Neisner: Books
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