Historical information
The tank provides heavy and direct firepower against enemy targets. Its main armament is a 105mm gun which can fire high explosive, armour-piercing, anti-personnel and smoke ammunition.
The main gun can engage a pin point target at distances up to 2500m and area targets up to 8000m
As with other members of the Leopard family, the gun tank is powered by a V-10 four stroke, supercharged diesel engine developing 610kW. It has a maximum speed of about 62km/h and can "snorkel" through water.
Significance
These tanks were never used outside Australia and have never been used in combat.
Physical description
Crew 4: Crew Commander, Gunner, Operator, Driver
Engine MTU supercharged V-10, (37.4 litres)
Fuel Capacity 985 litres
Hull Armour 70mm
Turret Armour Classified
Main Armament L7A3 105mm rifled gun
Length 9.54m (with gun in combat position)
Width 3.37m
Height 2.62m (4.8m with radio aerials)
