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Battle star Why is the Leopard 2 so coveted by Ukraine?

What is the Leopard 2?

The Leopard 2 is a German-manufactured main battle tank with a range of about 500km. It first came into service in 1979 and has a top speed of 68 km/h. Equipped with a 120mm smooth bore gun as its main armament, it is

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