How Germany Leopard 2 Tanks Compare to U.S. M1 Abrams |
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How Germany Leopard 2 Tanks Compare to U.S. M1 Abrams
The German-made Leopard 2 main battle tank is at the top of Ukraine's shopping list as Kyiv lobbies its Western partners to expand military aid. The tank of which about 2,000 are used by a number of NATO nations—is considered to be one of the most formidable in the world. Ukrainian commanders believe some 300 Western main battle tanks will be enough to help their troops eject all Russian forces from their territory in the coming months. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has thus far refused to approve Leopard 2 transfers to Ukraine. A spokesperson for the chancellor told The Wall Street Journal that Berlin would not send MBTs until the U.S. does the same. The Pentagon dismissed the suggestion, noting that using American M1 Abrams would pose significant logistical challenges for Ukraine, primarily because they generally run on jet fuel rather than diesel. Diesel-powered Leopard 2s, the Pentagon says, make more sense. Top Defense has collated the most important technical specifications of the two MBT platforms that are the focus of so much debate as the pivotal meeting at the U.S. airbase in Ramstein begins. Other videos you might like: How Powerful Leopard 2 tank, and how would it help Ukraine? https://youtu.be/MrjWjDm2wfc What is the Bradley Fighting Vehicle? and Why Does Ukraine Want Them? https://youtu.be/ysCOwtAJDnE #military #ukrainewar |