German Tank Leopard 2A7 passed the first stage of the test of the Trophy Active Protection complex (KAZ). Development of the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defence Systems ensured the effective protection of the tank. The Israeli Ministry of Defense published the appropriate message in its Twitter account. Reports about it Army Recognition.
Tests conducted specialists of Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and the German company KMW (Kraus-Maffei Wegmann). The first stage of the test demonstrated the possibility of integrating Kaz in Leopard 2. Also during Trophy tests reflected more than 90 percent of the ammunition attackers and allowed the location of the arrow.
Testing the complex held within the framework of the agreement signed in February. The contract involves the purchase of Trophy Kaz for German tanks. KMW specialists will ensure the integration of protection systems in tanks.
In September, Rheinmetall Bae Systems Land introduced a modified Challenger 3 tank on the defense exhibition DSEI-2021. The British tank received a German production tool, new ammunition and an active protection complex Trophy.
In the same month, the Russian newspaper drew attention to the change in the characteristics of Leopard 2 A7 + tanks. The mass of the machine increased to 67.5 tons, which led to a decrease in the maximum tank speed of up to 60 kilometers per hour.
In August, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems demonstrated the model of the Russian T-90 tank with the elements of Trophy. The layout demonstrates the possibility of installing the Israeli system on Russian-made tanks.