There have been more than four decades of the Leopard 2 battle tank🇩🇪. Encased in more than 60 tonnes of advanced armour, its 120-millimetre main gun has a range of around five kilometres. It has a reputation for pinpoint accuracy on the move, with a fully stabilised main gun. However, its speed is what makes it such a deadly weapon - few other tanks can reach 70 kilometres (43 miles) per hour. Read more on this story here 👉 https://www.forces.net/news/still-going-strong-leopard-2-tank-celebr

178K views · 2.5K reactions | In 1986, Germany showed the Leopard 2 tank’s power, showcasing its firepower and speed. In a bizarre move, a soldier placed a beer-filled stein on the tank’s gun, highlighting its advanced stabilization. The glass stayed steady even in motion, a cool testament to its precision. | History In Pictures | Facebook