At least 25 yrs old in design ( I mean the A4 version ). First production of the A4 in the late 70s/early 80s.Originally posted by acwire_2125:I think its new tanks. THe varient is Leopard 2A4.
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will acquire 66 refurbished Leopard 2A4 tanks from the German Federal Ministry of Defence.Originally posted by acwire_2125:I think its new tanks. THe varient is Leopard 2A4.
Originally posted by four-niner:this mindef ah always so cheapo leh, buy old submarines from sweden, now old tanks from germany, change the oil then touch up the paint work and say is a new tank. when we going to buy some new stuff for a change huh???
want to buy old stuff just click ebay, no need go all the way to germany lah
what makes you think you'll still be a technician during your NS ....Originally posted by aknoo123:heh nice that we're getting new tanks for a change...juz wundering tho...since we're getting new tanks, a new bunch of armour techies like me are gonna service it rite...if it becomes the new workhorse of our armour units...den my reservist period will haf to be retrained rite? given tt i juz ORDed, my new cycles starting 4 years frm now since i am going for higher studies....does it mean i may get a chance to play with these babes? woo i cant wait to get my hands on tt engine!
HehOriginally posted by four-niner:this mindef ah always so cheapo leh, buy old submarines from sweden, now old tanks from germany, change the oil then touch up the paint work and say is a new tank. when we going to buy some new stuff for a change huh???
want to buy old stuff just click ebay, no need go all the way to germany lah