AMX Leclerc

The USA AMX Leclerc Battle Tank.

Background
This modern French Army tank is considered to be the indicative of the next generation military vehicles. It is completely computer-controlled and has totally computerized targeting systems and its special equipment guarantees high firing precision. Thanks to its efficient armor and automatic loading system, weight has been reduced to 50 tons. Most NATO tanks weigh around 70 tons. This makes the Leclerc fast and very maneuverable.

Involvement
Its main equipment is a 120-mm gun firing cluster and mixed ammunition. Theoretically, its firing rate is 12 rounds per minute. Defensive systems include the Galix (the Decoy launcher is combined with a radar system), which protects the tank from infraredguided anti-tank rockets. Furthermore, the Leclerc is extremely resistant andfaster than any other tank. The only drawback – the Leclerc is very expensive.