Leopard 2 - the most perfect tank in the world

The Leopard 2 - one of the most perfect main battle tank in the world. Armies of Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark and Greece has Leopards 2.
Leopard 2 tanks are created on classical configuration: the mechanic-driver is in a forward part, the commander of the tank, operator and charger in a tower; the engine is located in a fodder part.




Leopard 2 battle tank


Leopard 2 battle tank
The models of all tanks, except А6 model has digital fire control systems with laser range-finders, fully stabilized 120-mm smooth-bore gun of Rheinmetall company L44 calibres, 7,62-mm coaxial machinegun, and antiaircraft gun, located on a tower roof. Besides, there is smoke screen system. Armored protection and control systems of fire was constantly modernised.

Leopard 2 battle tank

Leopard 2А6. The new tank has strengthened tower armor and additional anti mine protection. The main difference of new model is Rhl 120/L55 with increased on 11 calibres (1300 mm) in the length.

Leopard 2 battle tank

The engine is the MTU MB 873 diesel engine, providing 1,100kW (1,500shp), with a Renk HSWL 354 gear and break system. An enhanced version of the EuroPowerPack, with a 1,210kW (1,650shp) MTU MT883 engine, has been trialled on the Leopard 2. The weight of the tank has increased to 62 tons.






The most expensive Big Mac in the world

Big Mac has been sold In India for $10 000

The most usual hamburger from McDonald’s which cost in India 42 rupees (more than US dollar), has been sold at charitable auction for 400 thousand rupees ($10 thousand).

The money obtained from sale of the hamburger, will be transferred into account the charitable organisation The Banyan, a dealing with problem of homeless women in India. Auction has been dated for opening of first fast food McDonald’s in the city of Chennai (Madras) in the southwest of India.

expensive Big Mac

The buyer of a hamburger became Shiva Kumaar P. R, the director of company Saravana Bhavan Holdings.