Indonesian Leopard tanks and Marders in Surabaya

Photos - Suara Surabaya

24 Leopard Tanks and 28 Tank Marder arrived at the port of Tanjung Perak Surabaya.

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Army Tank 52 will be involved in the 69th anniversary of the military, which was centered in Surabaya October. Dozens of German-made combat vehicles, including 24 tanks and 28 Leopard Tanks Marder, arrived at the Port of Jamrud, Tanjung Perak Surabaya, Saturday (06/09/2014) Mismatched X Boat dispatched from Jakarta. Col. Arm totok Sugiharto Chief Information Military Command (Kapendam) V Brawijaya said Marder Tank Leopard and it will follow the military parade on the anniversary of the peak of the military.

"These tanks are dispatched from Jakarta using the ship down at the Port of Tanjung Perak," said Col. Arm totok Sugiharto, Saturday (06/09/2014). He added, combat vehicles will be placed in Yonkav 8 Tank Divif 2 KOSTRAD, Pasuruan before following the anniversary of the peak of the military.

"This type of Leopard Tanks Indonesian can navigate the tough terrain. In addition to powerful on land can also glide across the river, "he said. A total of 100 Leopard 2A4 tanks purchased the Indonesian government for $ 1.7 million, or approximately Rp16.4 billion per unit. Each unit with a capacity of four people and capable of traveling at a maximum speed of 72 km / h. Key features include a modular protection kit, durability, increased mobility and improve-recce.