Enemy fire was applied to the face
Leclerc pragmatically. The lenses of the main sight and the shooter were systematically machine-gunned by collective weapons or precision rifles. The roof armament was also strafed in order to render it unusable (sectioned firing cables or perforated weapon body). Some tanks have been subjected to heavy collective fire on the rear in order to destroy the power train (GMP) but without much success.
Leclerc have also been victims of anti-tank mines and IEDs that have strained the trains rolling three gears, but without causing casualties. All the damaged tanks could also be repaired successfully. In contrast,
Leclerc was finally neutralized by a direct fire anti-tank guided missile. The hollow charge would have crossed the front part of the tank at the cockpit killing the pilot and injuring the tank leader in the legs. The model of the missile is not known but in light of the pictures of the damage and following the videos posted by the rebels on the fighting around Ma'rib can reasonably think that this is not
Kornet but of AT5 or AT5B
Konkurs / Konkurs million. The machine could have been re-engaged after repairs because no technical elements necessary for the implementation of the weapon system were damaged. This reminds us that no chariot is indestructible. Moreover,
the Saudis have lost at least 9 M1A2 following anti-tank fire. Study the possibility of laying a comparable additional protection for the
LED system or reactive armor as the Russian system Relikt could help overcome the lack of protection on parts of the tank.
Finally, the Houthis rebels have waged an intense electronic warfare against communication systems. The radio stations of French origin of the tanks were thus affected by interference, intrusions or interceptions.