Leclerc MBT origins/development/derivatives

[kqcke for you]

Just watch a Leclerc, a K2 and an Altay !

It is clear that the automatic loading system of K2 is a copy of the Leclerc one (unfortunately open to eyes during a Eurosatory fair....)

I disagree on that.
For starters the meaning "father of k2 and Altay" means to me that they originated from it which i disagree. Now saying K2 being the father of Altay makes more sense as its exactly that.

That said the reason why this is the same turret layout / design may also be because companies like Diehl and Giat where hired to help...

 

[BonPlan2]

I disagree on that.
For starters the meaning "father of k2 and Altay" means to me that they originated from it which i disagree. Now saying K2 being the father of Altay makes more sense as its exactly that.

Same overall shapes, same number of crew, same tracks organisation (6 under "wheels" where clasically it is 7), same automatic reload system.
If it is not a copy and paste, what it is ?

 

[BonPlan2]

That said the reason why this is the same turret layout / design may also be because companies like Diehl and Giat where hired to help...

It is the case for Altay. I don't remember such a help was asked for K2.