"France And Germany Want To Build A Tank Together" Topic
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Tango01  | 26 Jan 2019 3:23 p.m. PST |
"The Germans are also working on a 130mm cannon that might be another option for the future Franco-German tank. French defense contractor Nexter has reportedly been testing a modified Leclerc main battle tank with a massive 140mm main gun as part of the development of a future Franco-German tank, known as the Main Ground Combat System, or MGCS. For decades, France, as well as Germany, among many others, have considered adding bigger cannons to its tanks to improve their armor penetration and range capabilities, but have repeatedly decided not to do so. So, it still remains to be seen how seriously they'll pursue this course of action now…."
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A 140mm tank gun going to be quite big….
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 Editor in Chief Bill   | 26 Jan 2019 4:13 p.m. PST |
Bigger guns to counter Russian tanks which Russia can't afford to produce?  |
| 14th NJ Vol | 26 Jan 2019 5:07 p.m. PST |
140mm gun to counter U.S.tanks ! |
| 15mm and 28mm Fanatik | 26 Jan 2019 7:57 p.m. PST |
And it makes sense to standardize weapons and equipment in the planned Euro Army. |
| Gaz0045 | 27 Jan 2019 2:20 a.m. PST |
Let's hope it turns into a compromise vehicle, fulfilling none of the requirements of both parties….. |
| Patrick R | 27 Jan 2019 3:17 a.m. PST |
Common Weapon program attempt #16784 |
| Umpapa | 27 Jan 2019 3:38 a.m. PST |
Bigger guns to counter Russian tanks which Russia can't afford to produce? If the Germans not finish Nord Stream 2, the Russians would not have money for the tanks nor the political space to use it. link |
| Scafcom1 | 28 Jan 2019 1:05 p.m. PST |
Didn't they try that decades ago, but then decided to go their separate ways? I seem to recall that's how the AMX-30 and Leopard 1s came into being. |
| soledad | 29 Jan 2019 3:46 a.m. PST |
Yes, the MBT-70 project. Did not end well. |
| kabrank | 29 Jan 2019 8:29 a.m. PST |
Hi All I think that Leopard 1/AMX30 came from a joint program that split in the late 50/early 60. MBT70 split in 70's and Germany built Leopard 2 and France eventually Le Clerk. |
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