Leopard 2 PSO

Description

The Leopard 2 PSO is a rank German medium tank with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Sons of Attila".

General info

Survivability and armour

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Mobility

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Ammunition

Ammo racks

Machine guns

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• New 12.7 mm s.MG.50 coaxial machine gun instead of the 7.62 mm MG3A1 machine gun that's featured on all previous Leopard 2 tanks.
• The new engine (MTU MT 883 Ka-501) delivers 123,2 HP more and revs 400 RPMs higher than the older MTU MB 873 Ka-501 engine.
• Added protection from the new armor modules that are present on the turret, sides and on the hull.
• New hull design slightly increases protection.
• High-explosive shells have a harder time to overpressure because of the added armor modules on the hull.
• Has access to the DM11 which makes shooting down planes or helicopters easier.

Cons:

• The new armor modules increase the weight drastically.
• Features the older 120 mm Rh L/44 cannon with less penetration than the 120 mm Rh L/55 cannon that's on the Leopard 2A6.
• The tank is bigger and wider than the other Leopard 2 variants which makes it difficult to find well protected spots.
• The same 1st Gen Thermal imager for the gunner.
• The hull can still be penetrated easily with APFSDS rounds.
• Huge hull ammo rack that can be shot easily, just like on the other Leopard 2 variants.

History

The Leopard 2 PSO, with PSO standing for "Peace Support Operations", was KMW's proactive development of the Bundeswehr's requirements for a tank that needed to be adapted for urban warfare peacekeeping operations. As a result of this version, the Leopard 2 PSO features a compact Euro-Powerpack engine, and has been equipped with optional equipment, capable of being fitted for whatever mission is at hand. The Leopard 2 PSO's hull has been equipped with additional armor modules on the sides and on the turret, as well as reinforced underbody protection. The modernization of Leopard 2 tanks under the PSO program was first delayed and then eventually abandoned in favor of upgrading tanks to the Leopard 2A7 specification.

- From Devblog

Media

Images

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Leopard 2 PSO from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

See also

Related development

• Leopard 2 (Family)

External links

• [Devblog] Leopard 2 PSO: Urban Warfare Tactics