Installation of units of the Soviet dynamic protection (DZ) "Kontakt-1" on the German Leopard 2 tanks used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) can increase the number of equipment failures. This is written by the Polish edition Defense24.

It is noted that photos of the Ukrainian Leopard 2 appeared on the network with dynamic protection units in the frontal part of the hull. The picture also shows structures for installing additional protection on the tower. “According to the user who first shared this photo, it is only for a joke. However, this does not mean that such procedures will not occur in the future, ”writes Defense24.

To make changes to the design of the vehicle, the manufacturer's permission is required, but the author suggested that "Ukrainians will most likely do without this permission and begin the process of installing DZ on the received tanks."

The publication writes that the reservation of the frontal part of the Leopard 2 is not enough to protect against some Russian ammunition, including missiles of the Kornet complex. Blocks of "Contact" can improve the security of vehicles from less advanced weapons. At the same time, they must be positioned so that the operation of the DZ does not damage the equipment of the tank.

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According to the author, depending on the number of installed remote control units, the weight of additional protection will be up to 1500 kilograms. This can accelerate the wear of tank undercarriage components.

In February, French General Bruno Dari declared the uselessness of Western tanks for Kyiv. He noted that in our days the preparation of tank attacks can no longer go unnoticed thanks to reconnaissance means.