Aloha Everyone!!

Currently working on Tamiya's Leopard 2A6 and was thinking of maybe finishing it up for an armed forces other than Germany. Does anyone know what-if any-are the main differences between the A6 version and A6EX version? Or does "EX" signify simply that it is an export version? I've seen this variant associated with Greece and Canada to name a few.

Thank You In Advance!!

As far as I know EX is an export version of the tank with all the bells and whistles attached to it. I don't know if Greece uses this tank but Canada does not use the Leopard 2A6EX, we have our own variant that borrows some features from the EX but not all of them.

BTW this link may help http://www.army-technology.com/projects/leopard/

From http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/leo2.htm:

"Leopard 2 A6 (EX): As its newest Leopard 2 variant, KMW is presenting the Leopard 2 A6 EX MBT, which includes the longer L/55 gun, an auxiliary engine, improved mine protection and an air-conditioning system. Superior firepower is guaranteed by the 120 mm smooth-bore gun of the Leopard 2 A6 EX. The development of the L/55 gun, a more powerful, longer version of the main armament and newly developed types of ammunition provide better penetrating power and permit target engagement at longer ranges. The German Army is upgrading 225 Leopard 2A5 tanks to the A6 configuration, the first of which was delivered in March 2001. The Royal Netherlands Army has ordered the upgrade of 180 of its Leopard 2A5 tanks to the A6 configuration, the first of which entered service in February 2003."

Visually very similar to the Strv122 with the revised turret and additional nose armor.

Hobby Boss kit:
http://www.hlj.com/hlj_gallery2/v/shs2007/military/IMG_0846.jpg.html

Paul