Will Rheinmetall's Leopard 2A4-KF51 Panther hybrid tank be the star of Eurosatory 2024? Among these vehicles is a new hybrid tank model that combines the chassis of the Leopard 2A4 with the turret of the KF51 Panther, featuring a 130mm gun. There are several possible explanations for this hybrid tank: it could be a demonstrator for the future Leopard 2AX, a solution for upgrading existing Leopard 2 fleets, or a competitor to the MGCS and E-MBT. For instance, Türkiye has integrated the Altay tank turret and indigenous armor into its Leopard 2A4s. Similar to the KF51 Panther, the E-MBT features a two-man turret and an autoloader, which reduces crew size and increases efficiency.
