Going back to World War 2, German engineers have acquired a well-earned reputation for developing formidable, agile, and powerful tanks. The Panther and Tiger series, among others, have shown the world what they are capable of, and their latest main battle tank is no exception.Following the footsteps of its Cold War-era predecessor, the Leopard 2 has become the direct competitor of the latest American and Russian tanks for its potent 120-millimeter smoothbore cannon, 3rd generation composite armor, unparalleled V12 twin-turbo diesel engine, and state-of-the-art equipment.With over a dozen variants and excellent customization options, more than 3,800 Leopards 2 are currently in service, and there are ambitious plans to continue making them even more powerful…