This Is Why No Nation Wants to Fight the Leopard 2 Tank

This Is Why No Nation Wants to Fight the Leopard 2 Tank The Leopard 2 is one of the worlds most common main battle tanks, used by militaries on four continents. As such, the market for upgrades that bring the older versions up to the latest standards of protection and lethality is large. The primary player here is KraussMaffei Wegman, the original designer of the Leopard 2, who markets a variety of kits and new versions of the Leopard 2. Before delving into the details of the update kits, its important to realize what standard the majority of the worlds Leopards are at. The majority of Leopard 2s operated worldwide are of the Leopard 2A4 standard, which was made between 1985 and 1992. The Leopard 2A4 has the characteristic flat turret front, an alldigital firecontrol system, an L44 gun, a hydraulic turret drive, and a thermal gunners sight. They do not have an independent thermal commander s sight, advanced guns, or addon armor. Watch the video for more: