This list of tanks in production and in development by the European defence industry aims at summarising the current status of the land defence industry in Europe. This list focuses on the Western European military block industry, and excludes Russia, Belarus and Serbia. The systems mentioned are at least partially European.
Main battle tanks
editMain battle tanks in production
edit| Model | Manufacturer | Origin | Base vehicle | Gun | Gun calibre | Clients | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New tanks | |||||||
| Leopard 2A7A1 | KNDS Deutschland | Leopard 2 | Rheinmetall Rh120 L55A1 | 120 mm L/55 | German Army | [1][2] | |
| Leopard 2A8 | KNDS Deutschland | Leopard 2 | Rheinmetall Rh120 L55A1 | 120 mm L/55 | [8] | ||
| Modernisation | |||||||
| Ariete C2 | CIO
(Iveco, OTO Melara) |
Ariete | Leonardo 120/44 | 120 mm L/44 | Italian Army | [9] | |
| Challenger 3 | RBSL | Challenger 2 | Rheinmetall Rh120 L55A1 | 120 mm L/55 | British Army | [10] | |
| Leclerc XLR | KNDS France | Leclerc | GIAT CN120-26 | 120 mm L/52 | French Army | [11] | |
| Leopard 2PL M1 | ZM Bumar-Łabędy | Leopard 2A4 | Rheinmetall Rh-120 L44 | 120 mm L/44 | Polish Army | [12]
Polish modernisation | |
| Stridsvagn 123A | KNDS Deutschland | Leopard 2 | Rheinmetall Rh120 L55A1 | 120 mm L/55 | Swedish Army[7] | [8] | |
Main battle tanks in development
editThis list includes the MBT in development and also the MBT that are available for sale.
Fire support vehicle
editFire support vehicles in production
edit| Model | Manufacturer | Origin | Base vehicle | Turret | Gun | Gun calibre | Clients | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and light tanks | ||||||||
| KAPLAN Medium Tank | FNSS Defence | KAPLAN MT | Cockerill 3105[28] | Cockerill 105 HP Gun | 105 mm L/53 | Indonesian Army | [29] | |
| Sabrah light tank - ASCOD 2 | Elbit Systems | ASCOD 2 | Elbit 105 | Elbit Systems Land 105/52 | 105 mm L/52 | Philippine Army | [30][31] | |
| Zorawar | Larsen & Toubro | Zorawar | Cockerill 3105[32] | Cockerill 105 HP Gun | 105 mm L/53 | Indian Army | [33][34] | |
| Wheeled fire support vehicles | ||||||||
| Centauro II | CIO
(Iveco, OTO Melara) |
Centauro | Hitfact Mlk2 | Leonardo 105/52 | 105 mm L/52 | — | [35][36] | |
| Leonardo 120/45 | 120 mm L/45 | Brazilian Army[37][38] | ||||||
| LAV 700 AG | GDLS Canada | LAV 700 | Cockerill 3105[32] | Cockerill 105 HP Gun | 105 mm L/53 | Saudi Arabia National Guard | [40] | |
| Sabrah light tank - Pandur II | Elbit Systems | Pandur II (8×8) | Elbit 105 | Elbit Systems Land 105/52 | 105 mmL/52 | Philippine Army | [30][31] | |
Fire support vehicles in development
editThis list includes the FSV in development and also the FSV that are available for sale.
Tank guns
editTank guns in production
edit| Model | Variant | Manufacturer | Origin | Turret /
Gun type (calibre) |
Currently used with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2A46 | — | ZTS – ŠPECIÁL | — /
Smoothbore (125 mm L/48) |
T-72 (several variants) | [60]
Barrel production / refurbishment. | |
| 2A46MS | PT-91M2 | |||||
| CN120-26
Modèle F1 |
— | EFAB de Bourges (design)
KNDS France (production) |
— /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/52) |
Leclerc | [61] | |
| CT-CV 105HP | — | CMI Defence | Cockerill 3105[62] / Rifled (105 mm L/50) | [63] | ||
| D10 | — | ZTS – ŠPECIÁL | — /
Rifled (100 mm L/53.5) |
T-54 / T-55 | [60]
Barrel production / refurbishment. | |
| Leonardo 105/52 | — | Leonardo
(Formerly OTO Breda) |
HITFACT Mk I / Mk II | Centauro II[64] | [65][66] | |
| Leonardo 120/44 | — | Leonardo
(Formerly OTO Breda) |
— /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/44) |
Ariete | [67][68][69] | |
| Leonardo 120/45 | — | Leonardo
(Formerly OTO Breda) |
HITFACT Mk II
Smoothbore, low-recoil (105 mm L/52) |
Centauro II[64] | [70] | |
| Rh120 | Rh120 L44 | Rheinmetall (designer and manufacturer) | — /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/44) |
Leopard 2A4 | [71] | |
| HSW
(licence production of barrels) |
— /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/44) |
Leopard 2PL | [72] | |||
| JSW 120mm | Japan Steel Works
(licence production of barrels) |
— /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/44) |
Type 90 | [73] | ||
| M256 | Watervliet Arsenal
(licence production of barrels) |
— /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/44) |
M1A1 AbramsM1A2 Abrams | [73] | ||
| KM256 | Poongsan Corporation
(licence production of barrels) |
— /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/44) |
K1A1 | [73] | ||
| Rh120 L55 | Rheinmetall (designer and manufacturer) | — /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/55) |
Leopard 2A6
Leopard 2A7 |
[71] | ||
| GDELS SBS
(licence production) |
: |
— /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/55) |
Leopard 2E | [74] | ||
| Rh120 L55A1 | Rheinmetall (designer and manufacturer) | : |
— /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/55) |
Leopard 2A7V
Leopard 2A7+ Leopard 2A8 |
[75][76] | |
| Rheinmetall (foreign production of barrels) | — /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/55) |
Challenger 3 | [77]
For 2027 |
Tank guns in development
editThis list includes the tank guns in development and also the tank guns that are available for sale.
| Model | Variant | Manufacturer | Origin | Turret /
Gun type (calibre) |
Intended and/or demonstrator platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCALON 120 | — | KNDS France | — /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/58) |
Leclerc Evolution | [78] | |
| ASCALON 140 | — | KNDS France | — /
Smoothbore (140 mm L/48) |
E-MBT ADT140 | [79][80] | |
| CTG
"Compact Tank Gun" |
— | RUAG | — /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/52) |
CV90120-T | [81] | |
| Leonardo 120 L/55 | — | Leonardo | Hitfact MkII/
Smoothbore (120 mm L/55) |
Panther-IT KF51 | [82][83] | |
| Rh120 | Rh120 LLR L47
Light-Low Recoil |
Rheinmetall | — /
Smoothbore (120 mm L/47) |
CV90120-T | [84] | |
| Rh130 | Rh130 L51 | Rheinmetall (designer and manufacturer) | : |
— /
Smoothbore (130 mm L/51, barrel of 6630 mm)[85] |
MGCS | [87][88] |
| Rh130 L52 FGS
"Future Gun System" |
— /
Smoothbore (130 mm L/52, barrel of 6760 mm)[89] |
Panther KF51 |
See also
edit- List of weapon systems in production and in development by the European defence industry
- List of land weapon systems in production and in development by the European defence industry
- List of naval weapon systems in production and in development by the European defence industry
- List of aerial weapon systems in production and in development by the European defence industry
- European military fixed wing aircraft in production / development
- European military rotorcraft in production / development
- List of military drones in production and in development by the European defence industry
- European military aircraft mechanical systems in production / development
- List of military aircraft electronic systems in production and in development by the European defence industry
- European aircraft weapons in production / development
- List of air defence systems and radars in production and in development by the European defence industry
- List of aerospace defence companies in Europe
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