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EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank)
Franco-German technology demonstrator merging the Leclerc's 120mm-gun turret with the Leopard 2 hull, later evolved into the EMBT-ADT 140 with a 140mm AscalonR gun.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
65
km/h
450
km range
120
mm gun
61,500
kg
Pricing: Two technology demonstrators built; not in series production.
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to France/Germany export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Development status
Operator data not public
Status: announced · ~2 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Competitive field
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Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank) can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 65 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 450 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | CN120-26 L/52 120mm gun (baseline) |
|---|---|
| Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods. | ARX30 30 mm remote-controlled weapon station with coaxial 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 120 mm |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 10.45 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 3.85 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 3.24 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 61,500 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | MTU MT883 with Renk HSWL 295 transmission |
|---|---|
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 1,500 hp |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 2 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public KNDS and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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KNDS Leopard 2A7 Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank)? +
The KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank) has a maximum speed of 65 km/h.
What is the range of the KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank)? +
The KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank) has a maximum range of 450 km.
How much does the KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank) weigh? +
The KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank) has a combat weight of 61,500 kg.
What is the main armament of the KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank)? +
The KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank)'s primary weapon is the CN120-26 L/52 120mm gun (baseline).
What engine does the KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank) use? +
The KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank) is powered by the MTU MT883 with Renk HSWL 295 transmission.
How much does the KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank) cost? +
KNDS EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank): Two technology demonstrators built; not in series production.. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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