Leopard 2SG Combat Prowess
Despite the Leopard 2SG’s massive weight, it can travel at a maximum of 72km/h on road and up to 60km/h in cross-country terrain. Terrain is secondary as the Leopard 2SG is able to safely cover a large amount of distance with the shortest time possible, making it one of the fastest among its class.
The Stabilised Control System operated 120mm, L44 smoothbore gun has a fire control system that improves the accuracy of the tank. Even while at its maximum speed, the Leopard 2SG is able to maintain an accuracy rate and firepower as though it was standing still.
Weapon Specifications
Main Armament: 120mm smoothbore, 44
Secondary Armaments: 1 x 7.62 mm coaxial MG, 1 x 7.62 mm anti-aircraft MG, 8 x 76 mm smoke launcher per side
Fire Control System: With stabilisation, thermal imager
Engine: MTU MB 873 Ka-501 diesel engine
Power: 1500hp
Measurements
Length: 9.688m
Width: 3.7m
Height: 2.79m
Weight: 55.15 tonnes
Performance Specifications
Power-to-Weight: 27.2hp/tonne
Max Road Speed: 72km/h
Max Road Range: 550km
Vertical Obstacle: 1.1m
Trench Clearance: 3m
Gradient: 60%
Side Slope: 30%
Did You Know?
1. After acquiring Leopard 2A4 MBTs from the German Armed Forces (the Bundeswehr) these tanks underwent modernisation and came to be known as Leopard 2G Main Battle Tanks.
2. The Leopard 2A4 is by far the most widespread version of the Leopard 2 series.