
Leopard 2 tanks: what are they and why does Ukraine want them?
[ad_1] What is the Leopard 2? The Leopard 2 is a German-manufactured main battle tank with a range of about 500km (311 miles). It first came into service in 1979 and has a top speed of 68km/h (42mph). Equipped with a 120mm smooth bore gun as its main armament, it is also armed with two…