The Spanish LEOPARD 2E: A magnificent tool
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The Spanish LEOPARD 2 is the most significant European Main Battle Tank (MBT) design, manufactured in far larger quantities than any other European tank and adopted by many nations. The key features of the LEOPARD 2E, an improved version of LEOPARD 2A6 MBT, which make it an effective combat weapon, are presented.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2007
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Main Battle Tanks: A worldwide survey (I)
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Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) are used for facing asymmetric threats and for combat in urban terrain. The MBT is and remains the most powerful ground system because it combines high protection and an effective armament, thereby forming a backbone of the fighting elements in many countries.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2006
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Transformation retransformed: the theory and reality of Armour deployment
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The Canadian Department of Defense had decided to upgrade their land forces under the 2002 transformation program and the MBTs were made to be replaced with AFVs. The AFVs are built on the basis of experiences and users requirements.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2007
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