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Since coming into service, the Leclerc has included many features and capabilities that other main battle tanks are just beginning to integrate. The Leclerc tank will be modernized as part of the SCORPION program to amplify its operational capability and make it even better tomorrow.

KEY FEATURES

Spécification

  • Firepower

    Description
    • 120mm, 52 Caliber Smooth Bore Gun 
    • Programmable ammunition firing capability (multi-mode including airburst)
    • Electric turret control and stabilization system
    • Automatic loading system allowing shooting at high speed and a crew of 3 men
    • Two secondary armaments including 12.7mm coaxial and a SCORPION 7.62mm teleoperated turret

  • Mobility

    Description
    • Off-road speed/ trail: 72km/h
    • High mobility performance due to unmatched weight/ power ratio (24HP/ton), hydropneumatic suspensions and 1500HP motor with automatic transmission
    • Day and night mobility and combat capabilities
    • On-board inertial navigation system (GPS independent)
    • Integration of a GPS Packed in ammunition

  • Survivability

    Description
    • Complete modular and regenerative armored protection 
    • Anti-RPG protection kit to improve the operational capacity of the tank in urban areas
    • Galix Close Defence Protection System®
    • Mine and EPI Protection Kit
    • Anti-IED Jammers BARAGE