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:
Though this project is a private venture within KNDS, meaning its not strictly a German or French project, I do think the addition of this vehicle should be prioritized for the French, due to them being limited in potential additions to their top tier lineup compared to Germany (though I may make a copy of this post for Germany). Beyond that, so far with the Leclerc’s that have been added to the French tree, there has been basically no changes to the frontal hull armor, so this vehicle would not only change it, but give the French (one of) the most well protected frontal hulls in the game.
Cant say no to the beauty like that.
Though sadly the upgraded hull armour goes to zero when the big turret neck gap is mentioned.
Still +1.
Would be a great addition for the France.
Maybe a France oriented update with SPAA’s, this and prototype Leclerc to finally fill 9.7-11.7 gap.
Huh, i am suprised the suggestion for this one for france as well as germany didnt exist yet, guess we all concentrated on the better 2022 version.
That is not exactly right. Its not realy part of a private venture. Both EMBT 2018 as well as 2022 developed as part of the MGCS project and a show of collaboration that the main project is on a good way.
But only adding it to france is purely wrong. It doesnt matter how limited or how many possible additions a country has. Look at the US getting a new top tier aircraft every other upgrade. And this prototype will make a nice sidegrade for both france and germany.
It should be handled like the recent Alpha-jet, both nations getting them together
In lieu of the Leclercs getting their correct frontal hull armor (unless that is how they’re supposed to be?) This would be an excellent solution to that problem. Both nations should get it eventually, but I agree that France probably needs it more immediately. +1
Someone really blew a gasket up there. phew…
No nation has the right to have (or reap) the benefits of an imbalanced vehicle before others.
No nation deserves to receive a new vehicle of an equal rank/BR after others.
Have them all introduced at the same time.
Reasons i didnt answer, doesnt do anything fighting an angry french.
They should come together easy as that,but eh convincing the french that a collaboration should come together which 1:1 would be the same good luck
I agree with that, however I gave my opinion on which should be first because i know thats not typicaly how gaijin operates unfortunately.
Just look at how long it took for Germany to actually get hull armor for their Leopards as Sweden enjoyed it for yesrs. And id be suprised if there arent more examples like this im unaware of.
Oh yeah, i thought you were talking about something I said in the post, then i scrolled up and realized i forgot someone wrote a whole keyboard warrior essay in the comments
