and a 120 mm smoothbore cannon capable of firing modern armor-piercing and high explosive ordnance. Like its predecessor, the Leopard 2 MBT has undergone numerous upgrades to keep it combat ...

The weapon system was further adapted for firing DM11 high-explosive (HE ... to note that while similar and based on the initial Leopard 2 design, the 2A7 variant was not optimized for urban ...

The Leopard 2 is produced by German defense manufacturer ... is a Rheinmetall L44 120 mm smoothbore cannon that's capable of firing a wide variety of ammunition. Plus, the outside hull provides ...

They officially unveiled the Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0, an updated variant of the ... from soda bottle distributors and could be capable of firing three rounds in 10 seconds – far greater than tanks ...

Since entering service in 1979 the Leopard 2 has gained a reputation as one of ... meaning they are less capable of firing accurately while moving. Tanks like the T-72 also lack blast doors ...

In 1986 Germany unveiled the Leopard 2 tank, a new model that became popular ... video showing off the tank’s capabilities, including firing its main 120mm gun while on the go.

where Kyiv's troops are firing up to 10,000 artillery shells daily, has drained Western inventories even further. At the same time, plans to supply Kyiv with two battalions of Leopard 2 tanks are ...

Forbes stressed that thanks to the fundamental strength of a 69-tonne Leopard 2 tank it can be damaged ... better optics and—in the case of the A6—a longer, farther-firing 120-millimeter main gun." ...

German Leopard 2 battle tanks participate in military exercises ... both tank contenders that included extensive mobility and firing trials alongside harsh climate conditions and snow-covered ...

Leopard 2A4: The Leopard 2A4 is equipped with a 120mm Rheinmetall L44 smoothbore gun, capable of firing various types ... the Leopard 2 series was developed to replace the earlier Leopard 1 ...

Ukrainians end training in Germany with live-firing exercise EU commander says ... Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated all 18 modern Leopard 2 A6 tanks pledged by Berlin would reach Ukraine ...

Ellie Cook is a Newsweek security and defense reporter based in London, U.K. Her work focuses largely on the Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. military, weapons systems and emerging technology.