European Main Battle Tank for EUA image - Endwar mod for Rise of Nations for Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots
In 2030, the "shield" satellite system set up by the major powers in space ends the era of ballistic missiles. The danger of nuclear war is no more. In 2035, the United States fell into a great crisis of ethnic and political conflict. An armed conflict takes place within the United States and make lose its global leadership role. In 2040, the world is dominated by 12 multinational military organizations. The conflicts are getting more intense and the world is facing a new world war. The Endwar.
The "European Main Battle Tank" (E-MBT) is a hybrid combining the hull of a Leopard 2A7 with the lighter, two-man turret of a Leclerc.
According to Nexter's head of tracked and armor programs, Francois Groshany, the benefit of the tank is the combination of the "very high capability" Leopard 2 chassis with the lighter Leclerc turret. The 2-man Leclerc turret is approximately 6 tons lighter than the 3-man Leopard 2 turret. The vehicle's lower weight allows it to be more maneuverable and can be deployed in complex terrain.
The new 130mm Rh-130 L/51 gun is designed to provide better performance than the current Western standard 120mm cannon.
The E-MBT tank is expected to be deployed in 2035.