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First of all i wanna thank @DemoNik8770-live for the allowance to copy his thread, for the ease of suggestion. Go check out his original suggestion for france, if you want them added for both nation! KNDS EMBT Technology Demonstrator 2018
Description:
The EMBT (Enhanced/Euro Main Battle Tank) is an MBT developed by KNDS, a joint venture consisting of German company Krauss-Maffei Wegman, and French company Nexter systems. The vehicle was developed because quote: “the EMBT is a short-term response to the operational need of the market for high-intensity battle tanks.” Its not a tank the French or German militaries are interested in, this is a tank designed for export. The project has been ongoing since 2017, with the first prototype being unvailed at Eurosatory 2018. The vehicle utilized a Leopard 2A7 hull, and mounted a Leclerc turret. This combination led to an interesting middle ground between the two MBTs, featuring the great hull armor, and solid mobility of the Leopard, and the light weight, autoloading firepower and FCS of the Leclerc.
This vehicle was only intended to be nothing more than a Technology Demonstrator, one which was meant to establish a common vehicle between the two companies, and to provide information on potential cooperation and technology requirements as the project continues. Even back in 2018 they were planning to eventually come out with a proper prototype, maybe even a pre-series which is expected to enter service in 2030 if all goes well (Which KNDS did indeed deliver a dedicated prototype in 2022).
Why it should be added:
Every vehicle has a place in War thunder, this vehicle is another show of collaboration of france and germany and should be added to both nations at the same time.
Specifications:
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Mass: 60-62 tons
Crew: 3 (Driver, Gunner, Commander)
Armaments: 1x GIAT CN-120-26/52, 1x 12.7mm M2HB coax
Ammunition: 44 round (22 first stage, 22 additional rounds)
Engine: 1,500 hp
Transmission: 8 forward, 4 reverse
Videos/Photos:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPu9UR8L6R0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L14cuBDSrXU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHGMmlArqgw
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