LEOPARD 2
SERIES OF MAIN BATTLE TANKS
VARIANTS OF THE SERIES
Bergepanzer 3
- See
Buffel
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Bergingstank 600KN 'Buffel'
- Dutch Army Bergepanzer 3.
Buffel
- Leopard 2 based armoured recovery vehicle.
Buffel OE
- Ex-Netherlands Buffel in service with Austria.
EGS aka Kasematt Panzer
- Experimental main battle tank.
Leopard 2 [Pre-series]
- Early production vehicles.
Leopard 2-II aka KVT, IVT
- Engineering development vehicle.
Leopard 2140 aka KWS III
- Armed with British 140mm gun.
Leopard 2A0
- Initial production batch without night vision device.
Leopard 2A0 [PZB-200]
- Initial production vehicles fitted with PZB-200 night vision.
Leopard 2A1
- Minor improvements to stowage, sights and fuel tanks.
Leopard 2A2
- Initial batch vehicles refiited with internal night vision device.
Leopard 2A3
- Revised exhaust grille and new radios.
Leopard 2A4
- Maintenance-free batteries, Diehl 570Ft tracks and zinc-chromate-free paint.
Leopard 2A4 DK
- Version in service with Denmark.
Leopard 2A4 ES
- German versions supplied before spanish production commenced.
Leopard 2A4 GR
- German versions in use with the Greek Army.
Leopard 2A4 NL
- Original version in service with the Netherlands.
Leopard 2A4 NO
- Ex-dutch vehicles sold to Norway.
Leopard 2A4S
- German designation applied to A4 versions leased to Sweden.
Leopard 2A4 OE
- Version in service in Austria.
Leopard 2A4 PL
- Version in use in Poland.
Leopard 2A5 aka KWS II.
- Improved turret with additional armour.
Leopard 2A5DK
- 51 ex-german 2A4's upgraded.
Leopard 2A5NL
- Upgraded Leopard 2NL.
Leopard 2A6
- 2A5 retro-fitted with L55 barrel.
Leopard 2A6 EX
- Improved 2A6.
Leopard 2A6M
- Fitted with new MBSGD arrangement and rubber skirt at front.
Leopard 2A6M-CAN
- 2A6M modified for service with Canada.
Leopard 2A6NL
- Upgraded Leopard 2A5NL.
Leopard 2AV
- Lit; Austere Version - version submitted for trials with US Army.
Leopard 2BE
- Version in service with Belgium.
Leopard 2E
- Vehicles sold to Spain by Germany.
Leopard 2OE
- Ex-Dutch vehicles in Austrian Army service.
Leopard 2 Concept 1971
- Concept vehicle during development.
Leopard 2 Concept 1972
- Concept vehicle during development.
Leopard 2 Doorbraaktank
- Dutch Leopard 2 converted to engineer mine clearing vehicle.
Leopard 2 Fahrschule
- German army driver training version.
Leopard 2 KVT
- Lit; KomponentenVersuchsTräger, evaluation/testing version ot the KWS.
Leopard KWS
aka Leopard 2 Improved - Lit; Kampfwertsteigerung, version submitted for British trials.
Leopard 2 IVT
- Lit; InstrumentenVersuchsTräger, evaluation/testing version ot the KWS.
Leopardo 2E
- Spanish production for the Spanish Army.
Leopardo 2E Escuela
- Spanish driver training version.
Leopardo 2ER
- Spanish Army Bergepanzer 3.
Leopard 2 PSO
- Urban combat version.
Panzer 87 aka Pz87
- Swiss Army version.
Panzer 87 [Variant 1]
- Modified with exhaust muffler.
Panzerschnellbrücke 2 Leguan
- Leopard 2 based bridgelayer.
Prototype 06
- Leopard developmental prototype vehicle.
Prototype 14
- Leopard developmental prototype vehicle.
Prototype 19
- Leopard developmental prototype vehicle.
Prototype 20
- Leopard developmental prototype vehicle.
Prototype 21
- Leopard developmental prototype vehicle.
Stridsvagn 121 aka Strv 121
Stridsvagn 122 aka Strv 122, Leopard 2(S).
TVM Maximum aka TVM 1
- Experimental troop trials vehicle.
TVM Minimum
- Experimental troop trials vehicle.
Vergoldeter Leopard
aka Keiler, Wild Boar - Leopard 2 developmental prototype.
Vickers Mark 7
- Valiant turret on Leopard 2 hull.
VT-2000
- Experimental concept vehicle.
GENERAL RECOGNITION POINTS
Seven small roadwheels with short sideplates.
Vertical hull sides with raised section at engine compartment.
Vertical hull rear with horizontal vent engine exhaust across width of hull.
WEBSITES
DOCUMENTS
Bundeswehr Leopard 2 tanks live firing
German Leopard 2 MBT
Leopard 2 ( the best tank in the world)
Leopard 2A4
Leopard 2A5
Leopard 2A5 in action
Leopard Hardtarget Massacre
Leopard Panzer Übung
MBT Leopard 2 KMW video [YouTube]
Swiss Army Leopard 2A4
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