Team : Schwalbenheim Republic # Leopard 2A8DK Role : Main Battle Tank ## [General information](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#general-information) Description : The **Leopard 2A8DK** is a Main Battle Tank and a Danish-focused evolution of the **Leopard 2** line, combining the 2A7-style hull and turret with an active protection system and upgraded sensors. The “DK” designation reflects Denmark’s procurement of a tailored variant for its armored forces. The tank is crewed by four on a tracked hull weighing 64.1 tonnes, powered by an **MTU MB 893 Ka-501** diesel producing 1,650 horsepower for 25.7 hp/t and 72 km/h. An APS with two launchers (three charges each) can intercept incoming projectiles between 70 and 1,000 m/s; laser and missile approach warning systems are fitted. Main armament is the stabilized **120mm Rh120 L/55 A1** with a laser rangefinder, FCS with lead and tracking, and Gen 3 thermals; a coaxial **7.62mm MG3**, a commander **12.7mm M2** in a remote station with FCS and Gen 3 thermals, and a loader **7.62mm MG3** complete the fit. Smoke grenades and full situational-awareness optics make the 2A8DK one of the best-protected and best-sensor-equipped Leopard 2 variants. Locomotion : Tracked Supported classes : Crewman Obtainment : Free ## [In-game availability](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#in-game-availability) | Team/Loadout | [Modern](/md/rv/loadouts/modern.md) | | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | | [Schwalbenheim Republic](/md/rv/teams/schwalbenheim-republic.md) | Tier 6 | ## [Vehicle](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#vehicle) | Weight | 64.1 t | | ---------------- | ------- | | Seating capacity | 4 | | Driver | 1 | | Gunner | 1 | | Commander | 1 | | Loader | 1 | | Max speed | | | Forward | 72 km/h | | Backward | 31 km/h | ## [Powertrain](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#powertrain) | Engine | MTU MB 893 Ka-501 | | --------------------- | ----------------- | | Type | Diesel | | Max RPM | 2,600 RPM | | Horsepower | 1,650 hp | | Power-to-weight ratio | 25.7 hp/t | | Transmission | | | Forward gears | 4 | | Reverse gears | 2 | | Neutral steering | Yes | | Automatic gearbox | Yes | ## [Armour](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#armour) | Lower front plate | 176 mm–810 mm | | ----------------- | --------------- | | Upper front plate | 480 mm–836 mm | | Left cheek | 725 mm–2,256 mm | | Right cheek | 526 mm–1,900 mm | | Mantlet | 195 mm–665 mm | | Hull side | 73 mm–146 mm | ## [APS](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#aps) | Horizontal limits | -120° / 120° | | ------------------ | --------------------------------------- | | Vertical limits | -25° / 40° | | Ammo | 2 launchers, 3 charges each | | Cooldown | 1.5s Minimum time between interceptions | | Reaction time | 0.3s | | Interception speed | 70 m/s min, 1,000 m/s max | | KE reduction | 10% | | Intercepts drones | Yes | ## [Gunner turret](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#gunner-turret) Feature: LWS Laser warning system Feature: MAWS Missile approach warning system Feature: Stabilizer Feature: Smoke grenades | Traversal | | | ---------------- | --------- | | Horizontal speed | 40 deg/s | | Vertical speed | 40 deg/s | | Vertical limits | -9° / 20° | ### [Weapons](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#gunner-turret-weapons) #### [120mm Rh120 L/55 A1](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#gunner-turret-weapon-120mm-rh120-l55-a1) | Reload speed | 6s | | -------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Refill speed | 6s | | Ammo | Max | | [DM73](/md/rv/shells/120mm-rh120-l55-a1-dm73.md) | \* | | [DM11 VT](/md/rv/shells/120mm-rh120-l55-a1-dm11-vt.md) | \* | | [DM11 PDD](/md/rv/shells/120mm-rh120-l55-a1-dm11-pdd.md) | \* | | [DM11 PD](/md/rv/shells/120mm-rh120-l55-a1-dm11-pd.md) | \* | | Ammo models | | | Turret ammo | 15 | | Hull ammo | 20 | #### [7.62mm MG3](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#gunner-turret-weapon-762mm-mg3) | Reload speed | 6s | | ----------------------------------- | --- | | Magazine size | 200 | | Ammo | Max | | [AP](/md/rv/shells/762mm-mg3-ap.md) | \* | | Ammo models | | | Coax ammo | 23 | ### [Sights](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#gunner-turret-sights) #### [Main sight](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#gunner-turret-sight-1) Feature: FCS Fire control system Feature: Lead Feature: Tracking | Rangefinder | Laser | | --------------- | ---------------------------------- | | Thermals | White (Gen 3) | | Vertical limits | -14°–28° | | Zoom | 12.6°–1.57° Vertical field of view | | Thermal zoom | 12.6°–1.57° Vertical field of view | #### [Backup sight](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#gunner-turret-sight-2) | Rangefinder | None | | ----------- | ---- | | Zoom | 8x | ## [Commander turret](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#commander-turret) Feature: LWS Laser warning system Feature: MAWS Missile approach warning system Feature: Stabilizer | Traversal | | | ---------------- | ---------- | | Mouse aim | Yes | | Horizontal speed | 60 deg/s | | Vertical speed | 60 deg/s | | Vertical limits | -20° / 60° | ### [Weapons](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#commander-turret-weapons) #### [12.7mm M2](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#commander-turret-weapon-127mm-m2) | Reload speed | 6s | | ---------------------------------------- | --- | | Magazine size | 200 | | Ammo | Max | | [API-T](/md/rv/shells/127mm-m2-api-t.md) | \* | | Ammo models | | | .50 Cal ammo | 3 | ### [Sights](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#commander-turret-sights) #### [RWSS sight](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#commander-turret-sight-1) Feature: FCS Fire control system Feature: Lead Feature: Tracking | Rangefinder | Laser | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------- | | Thermals | White (Gen 3) | | Vertical limits | -20°–60° | | Zoom | 33.75°–2.475° Vertical field of view | | Thermal zoom | 7.575°, 2.475° Vertical field of view | | Aspect ratio | 1.333 | | Thermal aspect ratio | 1.333 | #### [CITV sight](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#commander-turret-sight-2) | Rangefinder | Laser | | ------------ | ---------------------------------- | | Thermals | White (Gen 3) | | Zoom | 12.6°–1.57° Vertical field of view | | Thermal zoom | 12.6°–1.57° Vertical field of view | ## [Loader turret](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#loader-turret) Feature: LWS Laser warning system Feature: MAWS Missile approach warning system | Traversal | | | ---------------- | ---------- | | Mouse aim | Yes | | Horizontal speed | 60 deg/s | | Vertical speed | 60 deg/s | | Vertical limits | -10° / 30° | ### [Weapons](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#loader-turret-weapons) #### [7.62mm MG3](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#loader-turret-weapon-762mm-mg3) | Reload speed | 6s | | ----------------------------------- | --- | | Magazine size | 200 | | Ammo | Max | | [AP](/md/rv/shells/762mm-mg3-ap.md) | \* | | Ammo models | | | Loader MG ammo | 10 | ### [Sights](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#loader-turret-sights) #### [Sight 1](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#loader-turret-sight-1) | Rangefinder | None | | ----------- | ---- | | Zoom | 1x | ## [Gallery](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a8dk.md#gallery) | Type | URL | | --------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Thumbnail | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a8dk/perspective.png | | Front | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a8dk/front.png | | Back | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a8dk/back.png | | Left | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a8dk/left.png | | Right | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a8dk/right.png | | Top | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a8dk/top.png | | Armor | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a8dk/armor_thumbnail.png | ID: "Leopard 2A8DK"