"Rheinmetall from Germany unveils new 130mm/L51 gun" Topic
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Tango01 | 28 Jun 2016 12:45 p.m. PST |
…to counter to new modern combat vehicles. "At Eurosatory 2016, the German Company Rheinmetall unveils its new 130mm/L51 gun to counter new Russian combat vehicles based on the Armata heavy tracked platform. Prompted by initial considerations for a future MBT, Rheinmetall's Weapons and Ammunition division launched a company-financed 130mm demonstrator programme last year to confirm the anticipated significant increase in performance against modern threats. The new Rheinmetall 130mm/L51 could be a new upgrade component for the Leopard 2 main battle tank. At Eurosatory 2016 Rheinmetall is presenting concepts for enhancing the firepower of present and future main battle tanks. This 130mm/L51 weighs (without mounting components) 3,000 kilograms, while the current barrel length is 6,630 mm. In coming months, the 130mm/L51 gun will undergo comprehensive testing which is expected to confirm a quantum leap in performance compared with the tank main armament currently in use. A Leopard 2 successor vehicle would thus be capable of successfully engaging better-protected opponents in duel situations at larger ranges with superior firepower…"
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Mako11 | 28 Jun 2016 1:32 p.m. PST |
Now that's a cannon. Once again, I predict the US will not upgrade to the latest, greatest gun, until far too late in the game. |
McKinstry | 28 Jun 2016 2:59 p.m. PST |
What does the size increase do to ammunition stowage? |
Timbo W | 28 Jun 2016 4:52 p.m. PST |
I thought they were doing a 140mm a while ago? |
Lion in the Stars | 30 Jun 2016 2:11 a.m. PST |
I think the 130mm is supposed to fit inside 120mm mountings, while the 140mm didn't, Timbo. I'm kinda waiting for liquid propellant MBT guns. Rail/coil is cool, but needs too much mass in power supply to be feasible as a tank/SPA weapon. |
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