About Leopard 2 battle tank:
- It is a German made main battle tank.
- Manufacturer: Developed by German weapons manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW).
- Leopard was first produced in the late 1990s for the West German army in response to Soviet threats during the Cold War.
- The Leopard 2 tanks are mainly used by the German military. More than a dozen countries in Europe as well as other countries like Canada are also using these tanks.
- Features:
- It has a crew of four and a range of about 500 kilometers (310 miles).
- Weight: 55 tonne
- Top speed: 68 km/h (42mph).
- Its main weapon is a 120mm smooth bore gun, and it has a fully-digital fire-control system.
- It is also armed with two coaxial light machine guns.
- They also provide “all-round protection” for troops from threats such as mines, anti-tank fire, and improvised explosive devices.
Q1) What is the Arjun Main Battle Tank?
Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun is a multi-laboratory programme of DRDO with CVRDE as the lead Laboratory. It is a state-of-the-art tank with superior fire power, high mobility, and excellent protection.
Source: Italy plans to buy Leopard 2 tanks to boost ground forces
Last updated on June, 2026
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