Author Topic: Lord Strathcona's New Toys [Leopard 2A4M] (Read 6729 times)

tomahawk6 · « **on:** February 16, 2012, 13:04:43 »

Saw this on another site today.Hope its not a repost. They sure look sharp.Click on the image at the link and there are a series of images of the Leo's.

http://www.strathconas.ca/arrival-of-leopard-2-to-ldsh-rc/?id=748

Technoviking · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2012, 13:49:15 »

33 years too late; however, I'm glad to see that Canada finally has its own PURCHASED Leopard 2s.

(As a reminder, we got our Leo 1s, aka "Leo C1" back in 1978, while in 1979, the Leo 2 was "released"...)

GK .Dundas · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2012, 16:18:32 »

They had to pull the Leo I jigs out of storage and restart the production line while in the midst of starting the Leo II line.I suspect we're still not Kraus- Maffi 's favorite customers.

cupper · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2012, 19:43:17 »

I remember when the first Leo's arrived in Halifax to be loaded on trains for delivery out west, or trucked to Gagetown.

I was still in Junior High at the time.

milnews.ca · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2012, 19:51:27 »

A bit of moving pictures, too
https://www.youtube.com/user/LFWAPAO?ob=0&feature=results_main#p/u/4/I_xzBxak5uY

Tango18A · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2012, 20:32:09 »

They have a lovely "New Car" smell inside.

cupper · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2012, 20:50:04 »

Do they lose half their value as soon as you drive it off the lot?

Tango18A · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2012, 21:44:43 »

Only if you crush the salesman's car, although 120mm is alot of bargaining power.

cupper · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2012, 21:45:57 »

Did we purchase new recovery versions to go with them?

Tango18A · « **Reply #9 on:** February 16, 2012, 21:48:34 »

Yes.......but they aren't here yet

cupper · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2012, 21:50:48 »

Love to see those babies when the come in.

Tango18A · « **Reply #11 on:** February 16, 2012, 21:52:55 »

The 2 that the Regt used overseas are coming to Canada on loan until next year. Hopefully CALGARY comes to the Regt.

Technoviking · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2012, 04:40:20 »

Quote from: Tango18A on February 16, 2012, 21:52:55

The 2 that the Regt used overseas are coming to Canada on loan until next year. Hopefully CALGARY comes to the Regt.

George Wallace · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2012, 09:08:22 »

Quote from: cupper on February 16, 2012, 19:43:17

I remember when the first Leo's arrived in Halifax to be loaded on trains for delivery out west, or trucked to Gagetown.

I was still in Junior High at the time.

Let's not confuse people and clarify this statement. For people in Halifax, Gagetown is "out west".

In 1978, no Leo 1's made it further West than Gagetown, or the RCEME School in Borden.

recceguy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2012, 12:09:27 »

Back on topic folks.

Milnet.ca Staff

jollyjacktar · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2012, 12:16:32 »

You take all the fun out of running amok.

Nice to see your new ride Straths. Better late than never.

ltmaverick25 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2012, 12:33:54 »

I think the new tanks are more fun then geography! Working with a couple of armoured officers that wont stop talking about them. Makes me want to VOT!

cupper · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2012, 18:52:40 »

Quote from: Technoviking on February 17, 2012, 04:40:20

Mmmmm. EME porn.

Tank Troll · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2012, 23:11:38 »

Hahaha when I delivered that ARV to Maint troopp in MSG one of the guys said "That f&*king umbrella looks f&*king stupid we will never us it, what a waste of money.

Nerf herder · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2012, 07:03:36 »

Quote from: Tank Troll on February 17, 2012, 23:11:38

Hahaha when I delivered that ARV to Maint troopp in MSG one of the guys said "That f&*king umbrella looks f&*king stupid we will never us it, what a waste of money.

They were just jealous of the fact that they didn't have one and had to bake while we were nice and cool.

Regards

Kirkhill · « **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2012, 11:29:14 »

A Leopard with a Fringe on Top

The Strathcona's new Regimental Drive Past?

cupper · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2012, 17:28:21 »

Quote from: Tank Troll on February 17, 2012, 23:11:38

Hahaha when I delivered that ARV to Maint troopp in MSG one of the guys said "That f&*king umbrella looks f&*king stupid we will never us it, what a waste of money.

Must have been a Reg Force wag. None of the Reserve wrench turners I worked with would have said something like that. In fact, it wouldn't be long before we would have rigged up something similar if the ARV showed up without it.

wildman0101 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 18, 2012, 17:50:35 »

Wow. Do they come with a warranty. And can you extend it.

Bless the tank God's.
Recceguy Hi ole pard.
Best Regard's all Zipperhead's.
Cheer's.
Scoty B

Tango18A · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2012, 19:56:22 »

Quote from: cupper on February 18, 2012, 17:28:21

Must have been a Reg Force wag. None of the Reserve wrench turners I worked with would have said something like that. In fact, it wouldn't be long before we would have rigged up something similar if the ARV showed up without it.

Seems to me there aren't any ARV's in the PRes. And no PRes R411 techs qualified unless they are double dippers.

Infanteer · « **Reply #24 on:** February 19, 2012, 00:48:03 »

Ahh, Calgary - that thing pulled me out of more than one sticky situation....

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