The Leopard 2A6 as it is currently in service in Ukraine is regarded as the international
benchmark for a modern weapon system and the best main battle tank worldwide. With its 1500 HP
manoeuvrability fire control technology and last but not least its armour it is regarded as
an insurance policy for the survival of its crew. Nevertheless it is not indestructible. But
almost all crew members survived and that's what counts. But what made the 60-tonne Leopard
which travelled at speeds of up to 70 km h so special? In this comprehensive monograph
Wolfgang Schneider presents all versions of this main battle tank.
