![]() 'Nothing is excluded'Īlthough the various Western models have similar performances, they each have different characteristics which make their maintenance in operational condition (MCO) extremely difficult in Ukraine. Moscow lost dozens of tanks at the beginning of its offensive in Ukraine: left to attack Kyiv without support, some of the Russian T-72 and T-80 tanks had to be abandoned by their crews, which had run out of fuel or simply could not be repaired. In Romania, some 200 men from the 1 st Hunter Regiment, accompanied by two recovery tanks, were deployed to take care of the handful of Leclercs sent. Mechanized unit specialists are known to say that when one tank is rolling, two are immobilized. Read more Article réservé à nos abonnés War in Ukraine: In Romania, France deploys 'high-intensity' Leclerc tanksĪccording to a military source, the only problem is that these steel monsters weigh more than 50 tons and are "as robust as they are fragile." It is often overlooked that a modern tank in combat requires a great deal of logistical support in terms of fuel and ammunition supply and, especially, maintenance. France's army could either part with some of its 226 tracked Leclercs, or only send AMX10-RCs, a light-wheeled tank being phased out of service, as French President Emmanuel Macron announced on January 4. VADIM GHIRDA / APįollowing the announcement on Wednesday, January 25, that German Leopards and American Abrams tanks would be sent to Ukraine, the question quickly arose of whether France would follow suit and deliver modern heavy tanks to Ukraine. Subscribers only A Leclerc tank on a training ground in Smardan, eastern Romania, January 25, 2023. Why France is hesitating to deliver Leclerc tanks to Ukraineįrance's heavy armored vehicle stock is down to 226, and Paris has no immediate replacement solution.īy Cédric Pietralunga Published on January 26, 2023, at 11:44 am (Paris), updated on January 26, 2023, at 12:50 pm ![]()
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