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IDEX 2017 Leopard 2A7+ and PLA VT4 MBT

Trisaw

California, United States
Joined: December 24, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 10:19 PM UTC

From Jane's... I do say that the newest MBTs are sure are designed pretty!

- Chinese VT4 MBT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6XyH5ouP58

- Rheinmetall's Leopard Advanced Technology Demonstrator (ATD)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOPwyDVh2gM

- Leopard 2A7+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6XyH5ouP58

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corsutton

Oklahoma, United States
Joined: June 17, 2005
KitMaker: 544 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017 - 08:00 PM UTC

Thanks for posting.

Your link for the Chinese VT4 MBT points to the Leopard 2A7+, though.

Chuck4

United States
Joined: November 13, 2013
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Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017 - 08:45 PM UTC

It looks to me like the VT4's turret ring doesn't sit level, but is tilted forward.