After days of international pressure, Germany authorized the shipment of tanks Leopard 2 a Ukraine, as reported by the official media. According to previous statements by the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholzits intention is to avoid problems between Russia and the I’LL TAKE and to do so “in consultation and coordination with our friends and allies.”
In addition, Germany has given authorization to other countries, such as Poland o Finlandsend Leopard tanks to Ukraine. In this sense, since the tanks are German-made, that country reserves the right to transfer them and must give its express consent.
Why are the Leopards important?
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (known by its acronym in English IISS), a British body focused on international affairs, assured that the shipment of the tanks would cause a “significant” impact for the Ukrainian forces, in the development of the war.
The presence of these war vehicles might even stop the Russian offensive in eastern Ukraineaccording to experts.
Apparently, Russia, not so sure regarding it. The presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskovdeclared on Friday that the presence of German tanks “will not change anything” and will only “create new problems for Ukraine”.
The most relevant characteristics of Leopard tanks
designed by german Krauss-MaffeiIn the late 1970s, the Leopard 2 combine firepower, mobility and protection. These tanks managed to replace the M48 Patton, American tanks and the Leopar 1.
It is a tank of regarding 60 tons, equipped with a 120mm caliber cannon and capable of firing on the move. In addition, it has a 1,500 horsepower engine, which allows it to reach a maximum speed of 70km/h and achieve a range of 450 kilometers.
Likewise, it has highly relevant technological characteristics, such as the ability to locate and attack the enemy at a long distance and identify mines and rocket launchers.
The last advantage that experts point out is that the Leopard It is a model that has been marketed throughout Europe, facilitating access to spare parts, ammunition and its maintenance tasks.
What model of tank would each country send to Ukraine?
Poland plans to deliver 14 examples of the 2A4 to kyiv. The country, which has more than 200 examples of the 2A7 according to the IISS, would be willing to deliver some of them.
Germany might send the Leopard 1 model; tanks that have been out of service for two decades.
Although there are no confirmations yet, other countries such as Greece o Turkey they have 2A4 model tanks, which they would be willing to send to Ukrainian territory.
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