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Leopard 2 German Main Battle Tank (MBT)

Leopard 2

Main Battle Tank (MBT)
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Basic Information
Name
Leopard 2 German Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Designation
Leopard 2
Alternate Designation
Leopard 2, Swiss Pz87, Stry121
Equipment Type
Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Manufacturer
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW)
Date of Introduction
1979
Description

The Leopard 2 is a heavyweight Main Battle Tank (MBT) designed to replace Leopard 1 in the German Army countering the soviet-made T-72. The Leopard 2 features high mobility, protection, improved survivability over previous main battle tanks and a 120mm smoothbore gun. More than 3,000 Leopard 2 have been produced to date for 11 European nations. Due to this fact the Leopard is truly called the Euro Leopard 2. The Leopard 2 main battle tank is the result of cooperation between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall. As the proven Leopard 1 technology follow-on, the Leopard 2 features high availability and low life cycle costs. It can operate day/night and in all-weather conditions. The Leopard 2 modular design clears the way for rapid and easy modernization and upgrading programs. It was deployed for the first time in the 1990s during the former Yugoslavia conflict. It has not been involved in military campaigns, like the M1 Abrams and the British Challenger, but it is considered as one of the best main battle tanks currently in service.

Ground Specifications
Crew 4
Engine Diesel (1500 hp)
Active Protection Galiz, Stry122
NBC Protection Yes
Overview (Deagel)
Group Main Battle Tanks
Status Active
Also Known As Leopard 2 A4M CAN (Canada), Leopard 2 A4NO (Norway), Strv 121
Origin Germany
Contractors Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, Rheinmetall Defence
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) November 1979
Total Production 2,125
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 4
Rolling Rubber Wheels 7
Dimensions — Height 2.8 meter
Dimensions — Length 7.7 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 120 millimeter
Dimensions — Width 3.7 meter
Mass — Combat Weight 55,000 kilogram
Performance — Main Gun Max Range 3,000 meter
Performance — Max Range 550 kilometer
Power — Power 1,500 shp
Speed — Cross Country Speed 45 kph
Speed — Top Speed 72 kph
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Large Caliber Cannons: 120mm L44 (1)
Item 2 Projectiles: DM 11
Item 3 Projectiles: DM 12A2
Item 4 Projectiles: DM 63
Item 5 Vehicle Engines: MB 873 Ka-501 (1)
Variants
Variant 1 Leopard 2 A4
Variant 2 Leopard 2 A5
Variant 3 Leopard 2 A6
Variant 4 Leopard 2 A6M
Variant 5 Leopard 2 A7+
Variant 6 MBT Revolution
Variant 7 Leopard 2 A7V
Variant 8 Leopard 2 A8
Details
Country of Origin Germany
Category Tanks
Land > Tanks
Filter Label
L
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
3.7 m
Height
2.8 m
Weight
56000 kg
Related Equipment (8)
Operators (15)
Germany
Poland
Sweden
Turkey
Spain
Austria
Canada
Chile
Finland
Greece
Hungary
Indonesia
Norway
Qatar
Singapore
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