Germany In development Rheinmetall
Panther KF51
Next-generation main battle tank unveiled in 2022, mounting a 130mm Rh-130 smoothbore gun with greater effective range than 120mm guns, at a reduced 59-tonne combat weight.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-04
130
mm gun
59,000
kg
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
German export-licensed
BAFA licensing with strict end-use review; approvals can be politically constrained.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: announced.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Panther KF51 can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Main armament
Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.
- Rh-130 L/52 130mm smoothbore gun
- Caliber
Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters.
- 130 mm
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 59,000 kg
Munition
Round type, penetration, velocity and projectile data.
- Caliber
Bore diameter the round is fired from.
- 130 mm
Specifications compiled from public Rheinmetall and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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How much does the Rheinmetall Panther KF51 weigh? +
The Rheinmetall Panther KF51 has a combat weight of 59,000 kg.
What is the main armament of the Rheinmetall Panther KF51? +
The Rheinmetall Panther KF51's primary weapon is the Rh-130 L/52 130mm smoothbore gun.
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