The Most Powerful Tank in Germany is Ready for War (Panzer KF-51) 

If this is the Panther I cant wait to see the Tiger.

It is not "the new german MBT", it is A MBT of A german weapons maker.

Allowing Hungary to invest in this tank is crazy. The blueprints will be transferred to the Russians. What are the Germans even thinking.

Giving the panther to Hungary? You might as well hand Putin the blueprint.

Every tank is as good as the combined forces he is part of. Alone no tank will survive the modern deadly world of drones

Not really, no... the KF-51 prototype was build by Rheinmetall because Rheinmetall saw their influence on the MGCS program diminished. The MGCS program is what will supposedly produce Germanys and Frances next MBT. The companies selected for it where mostly Nexter from France and KMW from Germany (both basically merged into KNDS based in the Netherlands). Rheinmetalls contribution was reduced more to a supplier rather than main-contributer. Further more Nexter is currently developing the 140mm ASCALON gun which directly competes with the 130mm gun from Rheinmetall. In order to not be left behind Rheinmetall opted to develop a competing tank on their own and offer it on the market. The goal here seems to either demonstrate and promote their technologies for the MGCS or to sell tanks before the MGCS can snatch up the entire market as the Leopard 2 did. The chances of Germany or France of actually adopting the KF-51 as their future MBT I would say are slim to non-existent. For the MGCS the best Rheinmetall can currently hope for is that the 130mm gun is selected instead of the 140mm ASCALON. The same goes for the Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 which is from KNDS (KMW + Nexter). That too is either just a technology demonstrator/promoter or KNDS attempt to have something to offer to countries looking at the KF-51 before the MGCS is ready. The MGCS is supposed to enter service in 2040 adopting a new tank with a new gun just to replace it 15 years later is rather unlikely. Germany is currently procuring 18 Leopard 2A8 to replace the 2A6 send to Ukraine. Germany reserved the option to order another 105 of these so chances are Germany will upgrade or replace aging Leopard 2 with newer version of the Leopard 2 until the MGCS is ready rather than to buy an interim solution. The KF-51 and Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 seem to be more for export customers who do no participate in the MGCS or want to replace their tanks sooner than 2040.

Looks like a tank from Command and Conquer game series.

Its not the New German MBT. But one of the New German MBTs. There is currently several Offerings from German Defense Industries. After the Ukraine War and the Decision in Germany to Remilitarize. (A Decision shared among many European Countries) German Defense Industries (And also other European Defense Industries) have been ramping up Activity. Quite alot of new Vehicles and Weapon Systems are currently Introduced and Presented to the Armed Forces of Europe. Hoping to get Contracts and become the new Supplier for this Remilitarization. I think alone on the Main Battle Tank Front we right now got three offering: The KF51 Panther. The EMBT ADT 140. And also the Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0. But there is also alot of other stuff. Something I personally found Interesting is the new KF41 Skyranger. (A Leopard 2 Chassis with a Skyranger Anti Air Turret) Which is likely a Result of how Succesful the German Gepard Tank has been in Ukraine. In the Past. Most Militaries have Abandoned Short Range Anti Air Support Tanks as Aircraft would generally Drop or Fire their Weapons from far outside their Range. But now with Drones being such a big Part of Warfare. It seems that this Type of Vehicle is making a Comeback.

The black knight simbionic tech orbits . The moon . .

You should present the new leopard 2AR-C 3.0. It is even better.

Brand new is the Panther KF 51 - U

I think that the involvement of Italy in the project will be crucial for the future of the Panther; Italy is planning to spend 28 billions (8 already approved and funded) to buy 250 new Tanks and 1000 new LCV (Lynx?).

I don´t think Germany has developed so many different competing tank models since WW2. The KF-51 and Leopard 2AR-C 3.0 are already there (at least in prototype form), the MGCS is in development aswell and new Leopard 2 models like the A8 and AX are also still offered. That´s 3, with the MGCS later 4, different tanks directly competing with each other.

Heh. I guess the Tiger is next It is still a magnificent example of high-tech weapons by the way.

LOL that target looks so much like a BMP

death kiss of a video "Let's go back in history"

There is no way this tank will be used in the german army. They will rather invest into an evolution of the Leo2 (still classic MBT with manned turret and 120mm cannon) than starting an adventure with an untested and unproven new machine that still has a manned turret. Everyone knows how long it takes to fully integrate new military systems. They won’t do that for a system that only goes half the way to a new generation. With an unmanned turret and 10 tons less weight the Panther might have been worthy that risk - but not as it is now

The KF51 is NOT the replacement for the L2.

I watched something about its shells that they are now integrated and well calibrate to detonate mid air, on impact or after penetration, and that this removes the need tor two chambers and less work for operators/loaders... I was hoping to see somethng about this...

The hull currently consists of a modified Leopard 2 hull, the final hull should be developed by the end of 2024-2025. At least that's what Rheinmetall said at the first presentation.

If this tank can protect itself from FPV drones, then it is the best tank in the world. if it can't, this tank is just as useless as any other tank.

ready? it is a frikkin prototype on a leo 2 chassis

This thing is amazing!!!!

It sound really really good

The Russian army won't even use the new T14 tank so they wont need many of these

Nato required at one time ammo interchangeability ,so it seems that's not the case anymore

I love Germany and how their advancements are always showing to be same or better than their counterparts. Don't share this technology (at least easily) with the US or so called jews unless they pay the price, same with other technologies that are ironically, only made in Germany. Yes I am American, but they do not deserve it.

I don't think that big and expensive tanks are the future of armored warfare. At least not in germany with big high density urban areas. No tanker likes to take his tank into a city.

i can see that the german tank fires with laser in your thumbnail. i do not see this in your video, why? where is the laser??? i feel betrayed....

it appears Hungary is using Challenger's 2....

The gun is shown to be rifled (04:01) but is later shown to be being loaded with APFSDS rounds which are fin stabilised - how does that work? Same question for when firing drones (01:42). Also, other NATO tanks standardise on 120mm - is it worth introducing a different round and the attendant logistics issues?

Shouldn;t it be called Panther 2 to avoid confusion with the classic?

Was this an Advertisement from Rhinemettel or what? I wonder what "considerations" you received...

3 AliExpress drones and it's a piece smoking junk

Not sure what Challenger 2's are doing flying the Hungarian flag at 6:39 ???

Bro, Léo 2 ar-c 3.0 it's the futur..

Is this tank equipped with a stealth technology like the Armata?

Yes, the Panther will make a difference on the battlefield today. However, tanks and APCs run by artificial intelligence (AI) will replace all human-operated machines in the battlespace soon!

It's senseless to "shoot at birds with a 130er cannon", costing millions, if the birds can destroy it that easy and way less pricey!! If the drone problem can be solved by near and mid range air defencing system, the tank can be king of the battlefield for some more years, i suppose. As a result i see the combined battlefield units and tactics as the key to victory. In every scale and variations: micro - the area around every unit, normal - actions in your battlefield / front section, macro - in a whole region,...... A single unit, alone from the beginning? Well, looks like this tactic brings not much effort in the end. We see it almost every day....🤷

just for gaijin to add it into italy but much better, losing the uniqueness of the germany top tier

Brrrrt ...

And tussia still trying to make t14😂😂 get shit on

🤣😂🤣 it is just a concept !!! Not even in production..

Can I be honest I'm certainly no expert but if a recreational drone can kill the occupants and destroy a modern multi million dollar tank now Who knows what to expect in the future can we see remote toy cars going to the underside of vehicles with remote mines No doubt this is a magnificent tank but it's uses may be limited Like our own Challenger tanks in Ukraine being used so we are told as long rang snippers

M.R. -- Haven't seen this Tank before ,, so your Q's at 8'13" into the upload ,, this can't be answered -- YET .,. 😍😗☺😚😙

It is truly a twist of fate that the Russian army has triggered a new arms race by attacking Ukraine, which it can only lose. Russia will not be able to put a modern battle tank into service in the next 10 to 15 years, and the T-90 is already technically exhausted and outdated.

Only Germany isn't going to buy this tank, because it is made by the "wrong" company.

Old content. Nothing new.

Is this the tank to be produced for ukraine? It would outperform all Russian tanks and the armata will never enter service in Russian Army

blablabla this tank is just an bad upgrade

Unless someone has the balls to do bigass tank maneuver ala kursk or fal blau, its probably better to invest in ecm or drones. Maybe even mobile mortar platform.

Not really, there is a better concept from KNDS, we call it Leopard 3. Actually Leopard 2 (…) 3.0.

and its already outdated... the new Leopard A-RC 3.0 is the newest era of tanks

A tank MUST have its own defence system. For example system that can shot down RPG shots at a distance up to 50 meters AND it should NOW have drone detection system. Basically a tank must be also an air defence of its own. Ukraine and Azerbaijan - Armenia was showed it all.

One $500 drone and it’s a pot plant holder

Click bait image.

nobody should like germany making weapons.. we witnessed two such examples so far.