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EMBT (also E-MBT, European Main Battle Tank) is a French-German prototype of the enhanced fourth-generation main battle tank (MBT) developed and manufactured by the KMW+Nexter Defense Systems (KNDS). The tank was presented as "European Main Battle Tank" during the Eurosatory 2018, and later - new version - as "Enhanced Main Battle Tank" (EMBT ADT140) during the Eurosatory 2024.[1]
| EMBT | |
|---|---|
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Place of origin | France Germany |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | KNDS |
| No. built | 1 (prototype) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 61.5 t |
| Length | 10.45 m |
| Width | 3.85 m |
| Height | 3.24 m |
Main armament |
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Secondary armament |
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Tank features a 140-millimeter Ascalon main gun with an autoloader and a coaxial 20×102-millimeter automatic gun and a remote controlled weapon station with ARX30 30mm x 113mm.[1] Tank features six anti-drone radars, four laser and missile warning sensors, an acoustic gunshot detector and provides 360-degree coverage of the surroundings for enhanced situational awareness.[1] EMBT also includes French Ministry of Defense's Prometheus active protection system, AI-enabled “SAFE” fire control system, an internally developed solution designed to assist the autonomous selection and queuing of weapon systems on board the platform to successfully prosecute targets in order of priority.[2]
The current version will be further developed and is a kind of technology demonstrator for the Main Ground Combat System.[2] Expected to enter service in 2035, the MGCS will replace the European Leopard 2 and Leclerc tanks.[1]
See also
edit- Leclerc XLR, French fourth-generation main battle tank (in production)
- Leclerc Evolution, French fourth-generation main battle tank (prototype)
- Panther KF51, German fourth-generation main battle tank (preparation for series production)
- Main Ground Combat System, French-German project of new generation main battle tank and other tactical military vehicles
References
edit- ^ a b c d thedefensepost.com. "KNDS Unveils European Main Battle Tank With Three Guns".
- ^ a b breakingdefense.com. "KNDS debuts Enhanced Main Battle Tank technology demonstrator".