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The Leopard 2A7A1 is an upgraded version of the Leopard 2A7, fitted with Trophy Active Protection System (APS). In 2021 Germany signed a contract to purchase the Israeli Trophy protection systems for its Leopard 2A7V tanks. Upgraded tanks received a Leopard 2A7A1 designation. Initially only a company of 17 tanks will be upgraded to this standard for the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force. Some sources report that in 2021 at least some of these new tanks were delivered to German army. Raphael expects procurement of additional Trophy systems from Germany. Older Leopard 2A4 tanks can be upgraded to similar configuration as all upgrades are modular. Sometimes protection system of the Leopard 2A7A1 is being referred as EuroTrophy. Currently the Leopard 2A7A1 is among the best main battle tanks in the world.

The Trophy APS was designed to provide additional protection for tanks against incoming anti-tank rockets and missiles. In some cases it might also provide protection against incoming high explosive anti-tank shells. This system uses a fire control radar with 4 flat-panel antennas mounted on the vehicle for a 360 degree field of view. The Trophy has a brief reaction time. When an incoming rocket or missile is detected the internal computer calculates its approach vector as well as optimal time and angle to fire countermeasures. A number of small explosively-formed projectiles are housed in two rotating launchers, that are installed on the sides of the vehicle. Once launched these defensive munition explode and form a very tight and precise cloud of explosive shrapnel, that is aimed at the incoming threat. Incoming rockets and missiles are destroy before they hit the tank. Though this system does not protect the tank against kinetic energy threats, such as the armor-piercing fin-stabilizes discarding sabot munitions. These munitions travel too fast for the system to intercept. This Trophy was designed to have a very small kill zone in order not to endanger infantry next to the tank. This system can simultaneously engage several threats arriving from different directions.

Country of origin Germany
Entered service 2021
Crew 4
Dimensions and weight
Weight ~ 65.1 t
Length (gun forward) 10.97 m
Hull length 7.7 m
Width 4 m
Height ~ 3 m
Armament
Main gun 120 mm smoothbore
Machine guns 1 x 12.7 mm, 1 x 7.62 mm
Elevation range - 9 to + 20 degrees
Traverse range 360 degrees
Ammunition load
Main gun 42 rounds
Machine guns ?
Mobility
Engine MTU MB-873 Ka-501 diesel
Engine power 1 500 hp
Maximum road speed 60 km/h
Range 450 km
Maneuverability
Gradient 60%
Side slope 30%
Vertical step 1.05 m
Trench 3 m
Fording 1 m
Fording (with preparation) 4 m

Description
Link for Information and Image: www.military-today.com/tanks/l…

Website: modernfirearms.net/en/

The Leopard 2A7A1 is an upgraded version of the Leopard 2A7, fitted with Trophy Active Protection System (APS). In 2021 Germany signed a contract to purchase the Israeli Trophy protection systems for its Leopard 2A7V tanks. Upgraded tanks received a Leopard 2A7A1 designation. Initially only a company of 17 tanks will be upgraded to this standard for the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force. Some sources report that in 2021 at least some of these new tanks were delivered to German army. Raphael expects procurement of additional Trophy systems from Germany. Older Leopard 2A4 tanks can be upgraded to similar configuration as all upgrades are modular. Sometimes protection system of the Leopard 2A7A1 is being referred as EuroTrophy. Currently the Leopard 2A7A1 is among the best main battle tanks in the world.

The Trophy APS was designed to provide additional protection for tanks against incoming anti-tank rockets and missiles. In some cases it might also provide protection against incoming high explosive anti-tank shells. This system uses a fire control radar with 4 flat-panel antennas mounted on the vehicle for a 360 degree field of view. The Trophy has a brief reaction time. When an incoming rocket or missile is detected the internal computer calculates its approach vector as well as optimal time and angle to fire countermeasures. A number of small explosively-formed projectiles are housed in two rotating launchers, that are installed on the sides of the vehicle. Once launched these defensive munition explode and form a very tight and precise cloud of explosive shrapnel, that is aimed at the incoming threat. Incoming rockets and missiles are destroy before they hit the tank. Though this system does not protect the tank against kinetic energy threats, such as the armor-piercing fin-stabilizes discarding sabot munitions. These munitions travel too fast for the system to intercept. This Trophy was designed to have a very small kill zone in order not to endanger infantry next to the tank. This system can simultaneously engage several threats arriving from different directions.

Country of origin Germany
Entered service 2021
Crew 4
Dimensions and weight
Weight ~ 65.1 t
Length (gun forward) 10.97 m
Hull length 7.7 m
Width 4 m
Height ~ 3 m
Armament
Main gun 120 mm smoothbore
Machine guns 1 x 12.7 mm, 1 x 7.62 mm
Elevation range - 9 to + 20 degrees
Traverse range 360 degrees
Ammunition load
Main gun 42 rounds
Machine guns ?
Mobility
Engine MTU MB-873 Ka-501 diesel
Engine power 1 500 hp
Maximum road speed 60 km/h
Range 450 km
Maneuverability
Gradient 60%
Side slope 30%
Vertical step 1.05 m
Trench 3 m
Fording 1 m
Fording (with preparation) 4 m