Ukraine Upgrades Leopard 2A4 Tanks with Kontakt-1 Armor To Counter Russian Threats

According to a video published on Social Network on September 2, 2023, the Ukrainian army has upgraded about 20 Leopard 2A4 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) with Kontakt-1 a type of Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) that was developed by the Soviet Union. In fact, the Leopard 2A4 is not protected like the Leopard 2A6. In its basic version, the Leopard 2A4 does not have armor protecting against modern ammunition and latest-generation anti-tank missiles. Read News Russia - Ukraine War at this link ...
Ukrainian army Leopard 2A4 tanks fitted with Kontakt-1 ERA Explosive Reactive Armor mounted on the side of the hull and the turret. (Picture source Social Network)

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