Imagine a boxer who cannot move freely in the ring, but only in one direction, said Ralf Raths, director of the Panzer Museum in Münster, Germany. Photo: (The Canadian Press) / Martin Ouellet Leopard 2s can reverse at speed, for example.Ī Leopard 2 tank that Canada leased from Germany arrives in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 2007. The Leopard 2s are generally considered by military experts to be better than most of Russia's tanks, providing better protection, fire control (ability to hit a target) and agility. One big appeal of the German-made tanks is their sheer number: Canada's contribution was part of a wider package of tanks sent by a number of allies. The Canadian Army has 82 main battle tanks after the donation.
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