LEOPARD 2

Successfully deployed till far into the 21st Century

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann

An efficient and effective "Global LEOPARD"
The LEOPARD 2 is synonymous for internationally leading battle tank technology. The armed forces of 16 nations rely on its multifaceted superiority. KMW supplies these tanks as general contractor. With over 3,000 units delivered, KMW has achieved a globally unique commercial position. The LEOPARD 2 can be found in service from the Arctic Circle to the Alps and the Andes to the Mediterranean, as well as the Pacific, thus justifying its nickname, the Global LEOPARD.

 Specifications
 Weight  55.4 - 62.5 t
 Length 
(gun at 12 o'clock)  9.67 m (A6: 10.97 m)
 Width  3.77 m
 Height (turret roof)  2.64 m
 Engine power  1,100 kW (1,500 hp)
 Maximum speed  72 km/h
 Cruising range  450 km
 Armament  120 mm (L44/L55)
 smoothbore cannon