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01-13-2008, 15:58 PM
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Leopard 2 question
Just a quick question: Can anyone tell me what the unit cost of a Leopard 2 tank is? And while we're on this subject, how about the per unit cost its main competitors; the M1 abrams, Chall. 2, Merkava, T-90, Leclerc, etc? Thanks.
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01-13-2008, 17:33 PM
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Iirc the T-90 is at 2 million a piece.
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01-14-2008, 19:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Novercalis
Can anyone tell me what the unit cost of a Leopard 2 tank is?
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Depends on the version and customer.
Spain paid about €8.1 million for their Leo 2E per tank (US$12 million). That's pretty much the upper end, for new production.
Canada's 80 Leo 2A4 + 20 leased 2A6 were worth $6.5 million per tank, roughly. Upper end for used tanks. |
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01-15-2008, 00:21 AM
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Like kato said, the price can vary greatly depending on what type of Leopard 2. I'm pretty sure a Leopard 2 A4 costs a lot less than a Leopard 2 A6EX.
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01-15-2008, 00:25 AM
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too bad i can,t afford even t90.
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01-15-2008, 01:52 AM
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I always wanted my own tank too, just a small one for off roading would do. I'm not picky.....  |
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01-15-2008, 02:28 AM
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01-15-2008, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Feanor
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cool, lets see what do i buy so my wife doesn,t kill me ??
oh a field kitchen, that should make her happy. |
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01-15-2008, 07:56 AM
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[quote=omon;448520]cool, lets see what do i buy so my wife doesn,t kill me ??
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Ask them to throw in a bullet proof vest  |
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