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According to the report, KNDS has awarded Rolls-Royce a contract to supply MB 873 Ka-501 engines for European Leopard 2 main battle tanks. The agreement covers over 300 sets of the propulsion system to be integrated into vehicles destined for Germany, Lithuania, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division is scheduled to begin deliveries in 2026.
The report also stated that the deal follows a sharp rise in military engine orders, with government procurement accounting for a quarter of Power Systems division turnover last year. This order is not only one of the largest of its kind in recent decades, but also reflects the challenging security situation we find themselves, Rolls-Royce Power Systems CEO Dr. Jörg Stratmann said.
The report also said that the MB 873 Ka-501 is a liquid-cooled, 12-cylinder diesel engine delivering an output of around 1,500 horsepower. The Leopard 2, it supports road speeds of approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) per hour and a range of 340 kilometers (211 miles).
Source: The Defense Post
The report also stated that the deal follows a sharp rise in military engine orders, with government procurement accounting for a quarter of Power Systems division turnover last year. This order is not only one of the largest of its kind in recent decades, but also reflects the challenging security situation we find themselves, Rolls-Royce Power Systems CEO Dr. Jörg Stratmann said.
The report also said that the MB 873 Ka-501 is a liquid-cooled, 12-cylinder diesel engine delivering an output of around 1,500 horsepower. The Leopard 2, it supports road speeds of approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) per hour and a range of 340 kilometers (211 miles).
Source: The Defense Post
