Germany rolls out the Leopard 2A8, its first new tank in three decades sending a powerful signal across Europe. With upgraded protection, sensors, and battlefield dominance, the 2A8 reinforces NATO’s armored edge and underscores the Alliance’s unwavering commitment to outmatch any threat on the continent. | Defense Media

#Army101 - The Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank Nope, this isn't World of Tanks (#worldoftanks #WOT). The Leopard 2 weighs over 57,000kg with an average effective range of 280km. This beast is armed with a L44 120-mm smooth bore main gun, 16 76-mm multi-barrel grenade dischargers and two C6 7.62mm general purpose machine guns with the ability to be outfitted with special modifications such as mine rollers, a mine plow or a dozer blade. Used in Afghanistan, and in armoured units throughout the Canadian