Leopard 2A4/A6 CAN
Type: tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KNDS)
First Deployed: 2007
Overview
German main battle tank with Canadian modifications forming backbone of Canadian Army armored capability. Canada acquired 120 Leopard 2 (mix of A4 and upgraded A6M) from Netherlands and Germany 2007-2012 replacing aging Leopard 1. Canadian modifications include enhanced mine protection, improved communications, thermal sights, digital systems. Features 120mm smoothbore gun, advanced composite armor, 1,500 hp engine, crew of 4. Combat experience in Afghanistan 2006-2011 demonstrating effectiveness and crew protection. Equips Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) armored regiment. Critical for high-intensity combined arms operations though Arctic mobility limited. Represents Canadian armored modernization though numbers limited compared to Cold War fleet.
Technical Specifications
| engine | MTU 1,500 hp |
|---|---|
| armament | Rheinmetall L/55 120mm smoothbore (A6), L/44 (A4); coaxial and AA MGs |
| variants | 2A4M CAN (mine protection), 2A6M CAN (longer barrel, improved armor) |
| fleet_size | ~80 |
| protection | Composite armor, add-on mine protection kit, slat armor |
Operators
- Canada (Canadian Army)
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