Inside the Restoration of a Drowned Leopard 2 Tank (400m Depth) Leopard 2 Tank Full Speed V12 Engine

Описание: Inside the Restoration of a Drowned Leopard 2 Tank (400m Depth) Leopard 2 Tank Full Speed V12 Engine

Hidden for decades in the crushing darkness of the deep sea, a legendary Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank has finally been brought back to light. This video documents the extreme salvage operation at 400m depth and the incredible restoration of a 60-ton giant that time forgot.

Witness the moment this historical war machine is recovered using massive industrial power. From the initial hydraulic clamp attachment to the final live-fire test, watch the battle between modern engineering and the corrosive elements of the ocean.

Key Highlights of the Operation:
🌊 Extreme Recovery: Watching the submersible attach hydraulic clamps and the dramatic lift from 400m depth.
🏗️ The Lift: Seeing the massive hull breach the surface, draining waterfalls of saltwater from the turret ring.
🧼 Deep Cleaning: High-pressure freshwater washing, sandblasting away barnacles, and chemical desalination.
⚙️ V12 Engine Rebuild: Complete teardown and reconstruction of the 1,500HP MTU MB 873 Ka-501 diesel engine.
🎯 Precision Restoration: Honing the 120mm smoothbore gun, fixing the electronics, and calibrating the fire control system.
🔥 The Rebirth: The first engine start-up and the final live-fire test at the range.
This is the ultimate restoration journey—dragging a drowning metal beast from the seabed and returning it to factory-fresh condition.

⚠️ AI Disclaimer: This video uses AI visuals to simulate salvage and recovery operations for educational purposes.

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