Tanks & armour (Abrams, Leopard, K2)

Lima, United States40.74°N 84.10°W

computed criticality10/100

reading

Low output: Abrams ~11/month (Lima, GD), Leopard (KNDS) & K2 (Hyundai Rotem) lines booked

2024

Fault line

Heavy tanks are assembled in only a few plants (Lima, Munich, Korea), at peacetime rates. Rebuilding armoured fleets after losses takes years.

Actors

General Dynamics (Abrams)

KNDS (Leopard)

Hyundai Rotem (K2)

Rheinmetall

Sources