Leclerc series of main battle tanks

LECLERC

MAIN BATTLE TANK SERIES

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VARIANTS OF THE SERIES

Armoured Vehicle Laying Bridge

Leclerc [Prototype 1]

- First prototype nicknamed ARES, registration plate number 68940081 [?]
Leclerc [Prototype 2] - 2nd prototype nicknamed BAYARD, registration plate number 68940082
Leclerc [Prototype 3] - Third prototype nicknamed CARNOT, registration plate number 68940083
Leclerc [Prototype 4] - Fourth prototype nicjnamed DUROC, registration plate number 68940084
Leclerc [Prototype 5] - Fifth prototype nicknamed ESTIENNE, registration plate number 69040115
Leclerc [Prototype 6] - Sixth prototype, registration plate number 69040116
Leclerc [Tranche 1] - 1st production batch
Leclerc [Tranche 2] - 2nd production batch
Leclerc [Tranche 3] - 3rd production batch
Leclerc [Tranche 4] - 4th production batch
Leclerc [Tranche 5] - See Leclerc RT5.
Leclerc [Tranche 6] - 6th production batch
Leclerc [Tranche 7] - Indistinguishable from Tranches 6 & 8.
Leclerc [Tranche 8] - 8th production batch
Leclerc 2015 - Future design concept.
Leclerc Azur - Version optimised for urban combat.
Leclerc RT5 - Upgraded Tranche 1-4 vehicles.
Leclerc Series 1 - Vehicles comprising Tranche 1-5.
Leclerc Series 2 - Vehicles comprising Tranche 6-8.
Leclerc SXXI - Fully digitised version.
MARS - Gun tanks converted to armoured recovery vehicles.
Mulet Système Complet - Engineering test rig
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GENERAL RECOGNITION POINTS

Six medium roadwheels with five top rollers.
Idler front, sprocket rear.
U-bend type engine exhaust on left-hand-side of rear plate.
Horizontal engine vents across rear hull plate.

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