10-03-2011, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dragoon500ly
Gunnery wise, at least from what I've heard over the years, the M-1A2 still beats the Leopard II. But this reflects more on where the Leo II is designed to fight, since Europe rarely has areas where you can engage at 2,000+ meters, the Germans see the ability to get off the first shot as more important than engaging at the earliest possible moment. Both sides have merit, but as to who is right...
With the latest uparmoring of the Leo II, its agility is significantly below that of the M-1. I've read articles in some of the various journals, that while the US is considering replacing the turbine with a diesel, that the Germans are considering going with turbines, go figure.
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That's not all that surprising, though I have heard talk of a 1650hp MTU pack being bandied about. What's really making me wonder though is the 55 calibre barrel the latest marks sport: how does that effect theoretical long range gunnery?
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