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May 6th, 2010   #1
tommy_gunn
 
 

French tank info


Is the french Tank any good compare to the others in the world, I think its called the Le Clerque? i think
 
May 6th, 2010   #2
mmarsh
 
 
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Originally Posted by tommy_gunn
Is the french Tank any good compare to the others in the world, I think its called the Le Clerque? i think
Its called the LeClerc after General Phillippe Leclerc a French general of WWII.

And yes, its a very good tank, probably amongst the top 5 modern tanks. Subject to different opinions, but I would place it just slightly inferior to the LEO2 and M1A2, about equal to the UK Challenger 2. But a very dangerous adversary with a skilled crew.

Wiki has a pretty good history and technical description.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leclerc


"My center is giving way, my right is in retreat situation excellent. I shall attack." -Foch

I am from NYC. I fly a French flag because I work in Paris.

Last edited by mmarsh; May 6th, 2010 at 12:50..
 
May 9th, 2010   #3
Korean Seaboy
 
 
No, I think it's one of the best 5, but in the best 10 I think
 
May 13th, 2010   #4
tommy_gunn
 
 
yesi am planning on joining the legion so i just like to know more
 
July 18th, 2010   #5
LeMask
 
The Leclerc tank have some interesting "capabilities". There is rumors about a high-tech camouflage for this tank...
 
July 23rd, 2010   #6
Panssari
 
it have interesting hydropneumatic suspension, like Citroën cars.
 



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