![]() ![]() installation of new thermal imaging cameras, modernization of the driver's seat and a new anti-explosion, fire and mine protection package. The basic one included the introduction of an electric turret drive and gun stabilization (in place of hydraulic one), installation of an auxiliary power unit (APU), modernization of the optoelectronic system through e.g. The program was called Leopard 2PL and as a result of the conducted works, two variants of modernization were defined. History Īs soon as the Polish Land Forces took over the first Leopard 2A4 tanks from the Bundeswehr in 2002, it was recognized that their modernization was necessary, however, the first efforts to develop its plan and scope did not begin until mid-2012. The modernisation is currently being carried out in cooperation with Rheinmetall and the Polish Armaments Group ( Polish: Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa PGZ). The Leopard 2PL is a main battle tank used by the Polish Armed Forces, and is a modernized version of the older Leopard 2A4 tank, phased out by Germany and first acquired by Poland in the 2000s. ![]() ![]() Leopard 2PL prototype on German Army Day, Fassberg Air Base 2019 Leopard 2PL side view Leopard 2PL rear view On road 500 kilometres (310 mi), in terrain 300 kilometres (190 mi) ![]()
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