The Panther KF51 (KF is short for German " Kettenfahrzeug " lit. 'tracked vehicle') is a German fourth-generation main battle tank (MBT) that is under development by Rheinmetall Landsysteme (part of Rheinmetall's Vehicle Systems division). It was unveiled publicly at the Eurosatory defence exhibition on 13 June 2022. [2][3]

Unrivalled lethality overmatch with the 130 mm Future Gun System (FGS) and optimised sensor-to-shooter links. The first MBT adopting an integrated survivability concept of on and off-platform sensors coupled with active, reactive and passive protection and a …

Jun 14, 2022 · Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled a new, next-generation tank for the modern battlefield. The tank, KF51, is called the “Panther,” sharing its name with a World War II -era tank. Panther adds...

Jun 15, 2022 · PARIS — German automotive and arms company Rheinmetall has rolled out a new main battle tank, built nearly from scratch, that it says will set “new standards” for armored vehicles. The KF51 Panther debuted June 13 during the Eurosatory 2022 international defense conference in Paris.

Jan 24, 2025 · As for Rheinmetall, the German company opened a new tank factory in Hungary in 2023, plans to start producing new tanks in Italy together with Leonardo, and has proposed setting up a plant in ...

Jan 21, 2025 · The KF51 also nicknamed Panther is the latest generation of Main Battle Tank designed and developed by the German company Rheinmetall. Citing information from Rheinmetall engineers, the KF51 Panther is destined to …

Jun 13, 2022 · The main battle tank concept sets new standards in all areas – lethality, protection, reconnaissance, networking and mobility. Rheinmetall will be unveiling the vehicle at a ceremony on Monday, 13 June 2022 at 14:00 at Stand F241-240.

Jun 13, 2022 · At the rear of the turret roof is the company’s new “Natter” 7.62mm Remotely Controlled Weapon Station. The guns are all controlled electronically and the computerized fire control system...

Dec 15, 2023 · Moving forward together as partners, Hungary and Rheinmetall will jointly develop and prepare for full production the next-generation tank whose concept Rheinmetall first presented to the world public at Eurosatory 2022 trade fair.

German Company Rheinmetall unveils a new concept of Main Battle Tank with its KF51 Panther, the latest member of the Rheinmetall family of tracked armored vehicles (KF is short for "Kettenkraftfahrzeug", i.e., tracked vehicle). The Panther is the first of a new MBT family.