BPz-2
Engineering Vehicleconfirmed
The BPz-2, or Bergepanzer 2, is an armored recovery vehicle based on the Leopard 1 main battle tank chassis. It is designed to provide battlefield recovery, towing, and crane support for other armored vehicles.
Specifications
| Type | Engineering Vehicle |
| Origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann |
| Introduced | 1965 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 62 km/h |
| Range | 850 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Weight | 40.8 t |
History
Developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann in Germany in 1965, it was created to support the Leopard 1 main battle tank in service with the Bundeswehr and other nations.
Operators
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