Germany approves delivery to Ukraine of Leopard 2A6 tanks MBTs.

According to information published by the German Newspaper "Spiegel" on January 24, 2023, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz approved the delivery to Ukraine of German-made Leopard 2A6 Main Battle Tanks.
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The Leopard 2A6 is a German-made Main Battle Tank (MBT) that is currently in service with the German army and other countries in the world. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Citing information published by the Germany Newspaper website "Spiegel", Germany will deliver a company of Leopard 2A6 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine. The number of tanks in a company can vary depending on the specific military organization and its tanks' intended use. In general, a tank company in the US Army typically has around 14 tanks, while a tank company in the Russian Army can have up to 32 tanks.

The Leopard 2A6 tanks that Germany will donate to Ukraine will come from the military inventory of the German army. According to the military balance 2021, the German army has a total of 245 main battle tanks including 225 Leopard 2A5 and Leopard 2A6 tanks.

Germany's political decision to supply Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine demonstrates the commitment of the German government to strengthening its support for Ukraine in the face of the invasion by Russian forces that began in February 2022.

Germany is the largest contributor to the refinancing fund of the European Peace Facility (EPF), which so far has enabled the provision of 3.1 billion euros from across Europe; these funds are to be made available between 2022 and 2026, to support the delivery of military equipment from EU member states to the Ukrainian armed forces.

With the delivery of the Leopard 2A6 to Ukraine, Germany offers one of the most powerful tanks in the world that could change the military balance between the Ukrainian and Russian forces in favor of Ukraine.

The Leopard 2A6 is considered to be one of the most advanced and capable tanks in the world, thanks to its advanced armor, powerful gun, and high level of mobility. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

The Leopard 2 is known for its high level of protection, advanced fire control system, and powerful 120mm smoothbore gun. It also has a high level of mobility, thanks to its hydropneumatic suspension system and powerful engine.

The Leopard 2A6 is a modernized version of the Leopard 2 main battle tank, and it is considered to be one of the most advanced and capable tanks in the world. It features a number of upgrades over the previous Leopard 2 models, including an improved fire control system, an advanced armor package, and a more powerful engine.

The Leopard 2A6's armor package is designed to protect the tank against a wide range of threats, including shaped charge and kinetic energy penetrators. It also features an active protection system, which is designed to detect and intercept incoming anti-tank missiles and rockets.

The Leopard 2A6 is equipped with a 120mm smoothbore gun, which is capable of firing a wide range of ammunition, including high-explosive, anti-tank, and canister rounds. The maximum range of the 120mm gun on the Leopard 2A6 is typically around 4,000 meters. However, this can vary depending on the specific type of ammunition used.

The Leopard 2A6 also has a high level of mobility, thanks to its hydropneumatic suspension system and powerful engine. It can run at a maximum road speed of 72 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 500 km.

Overall, the Leopard 2A6 is considered to be one of the most advanced and capable tanks in the world, thanks to its advanced armor, powerful gun, and high level of mobility.