The German-manufactured tank first came into service in 1979 and has been in wide service in Europe
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 (42 mph). Equipped with a 120mm smooth bore gun as its main armament, it is also armed with two coaxial light machine guns.
