If anything Turkish usage and tactics should be examined and assessed, because that's likely where the breakdown occurred.
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While Turkey is pressing its own Altay program into service, we're upgrading our A4NO models to A5 standard
Turkey is ruled by retarded people .They missed the chance for upgrade and still wait for a fiction with AKKOR called Altay, which will be produced 8 pieces per month after contract is signed. T-14 ARMATA platform is 20 years ahead.
( Crrewless turret with autoloader and optimum active and passive protection).
NG - developer claimed LEO-NG to better than Leo 2 A6.
I would add lack of optimum trained tank operators.
Turkey missed great chance to start NG upgrade program.
Turkish company claimed that NG is superior to Leopard 2 A6.
Maybe future tank concepts will learn from Al-Bab and analyze Armata concept claimed to be
20 years ahead of the West. Daily Mail / T-14 concept published 12. June 2015
The Leopard 2 Next Generation (NG) upgrade package for Leopard main battle tanks was developed by Aselsan of Turkey as a private venture. It was first revealed in 2011. Sometimes it is referred as the Leopard 2T. It could meet a potential Turkish Army requirement to upgrade its fleet of over 300 ex-German Leopard 2A4 MBTs until the locally-developed Altay becomes available. The Next Generation upgrade package is also proposed for other operators of the Leopard 2 main battle tanks. This tank is still used by a number of countries in large numbers. So the market for upgrades remains substantial. The Leopard 2 NG is broadly similar to the Rheinmetall Revolution upgrade package, which was revealed earlier in 2010.
The key areas of improvement in the Leopard 2NG upgrade include new fire control system, upgraded optics and improved protection. The Aselsan claims that upgraded main battle tanks are superior to the German Leopard 2A6 MBTs.
This main battle tank has improved protection. It is fitted with add-on modular armor package. Tank also has add-on mine protection modules. Composite add-on modules are made of advanced materials, such as ceramics and light alloys in order to absorb and minimize impact. Damaged modules can be easily replaced in field conditions. Also these can be upgraded when new armor becomes available.
Weight of the Leopard 2 Next Generation increased to 65 t, comparing with 56.6 t of the original Leopard 2A4. Although it is claimed that it retains mobility of its predecessor.
The Leopard 2NG retains its original 120-mm / L44 smoothbore gun. This gun is loaded manually. It is compatible with all standard NATO tank munitions. A total of 42 rounds are carried for the main gun. 15 rounds are stored in the turret bustle and are ready to use, while remaining rounds are stored in the hull.
This MBT is fitted with remote weapon station, armed with a 12.7-mm machine gun. There is also a coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun.
This main battle tank is fitted with new Volcan computerized fire control system, which was developed by Aselsan. It includes new sights, commander's 360° periscope with hunter/killer capability, and new sensors. The same fire control system is intended to be used on the new Altay MBT which is now under development. It was already used on the Turkish upgraded Leopard 1 tanks, locally designated as the Leopard 1T. It has improved first round hit probability against static and moving targets. The Leopard 2NG is also fitted with a battlefield management system.
Vehicle has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver.
The Leopard 2NG retains its original MTU turbocharged diesel engine, developing 1 500 hp. Cross-country performance is similar to that of the Leopard 2A4. This main battle tank can be fitted with a deep wading kit. With preparation it can ford water obstacles up to 4 m deep.