The Kampfpanzer Leopard, subsequently Leopard 1 following the introduction of the successive Leopard 2, is a main battle tank designed by Porsche and manufactured by Krauss-Maffei in West Germany, first entering service in 1965.

The Leopard 1A5 is an improved version of the German-made Leopard 1A1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) which was the first upgraded variant of the Leopard tank that entered into service with the German army in 1971.

Upgrading programmes for the LEOPARD 1 A5 MBT - which is in service with six countries - applied proven technologies in the areas of target acquisition and engagement that are also used in the LEOPARD 2 series production programme.

Technical modifications to the LEOPARD 1 also fulfil a comprehensive tactical requirement profile. These include its high first-round hit probability with all types of ammunition by day and night, when visibility is limited, while moving, and against moving targets.

The Leopard was for years the Belgian main battle tank, with a total of 334 1A5s(BE) delivered in 1968-71. They were upgraded with the AVLS FCS by SABCA, By 1993-1997, 132 were upgraded to the 1A5 standard, 90 sold to Brazil, and the rest gradually put in …

Want to purchase the Leopard 1 A5 BE tank? The West German Leopard 1 revolutionized the Main Battle Tank standard when it appeared in 1965 setting a much higher bar of ability and performance. Head and shoulders above its competition the “Leo” served as NATO’s premier front line tank until bested by the U.S. Abrams in 1980.

Feb 8, 2023 · The Leopard 1 A5 marks came online in 1987 with many still in use today. The Leopard A1A6 mark was a short-lived attempt at arming the Leopard 1 turret with a more powerful 120mm main gun - a larger caliber gun most commonly found on …

Jan 8, 2024 · Tank-on-tank engagements are rare in Ukraine, and most Leopard 1A5s may never engage tanks such as the T-72, T-80, or T-90. Instead, they can serve a vital role as fire support for infantry units and be used to eliminate Russian APCs and IFVs.

Nov 10, 2023 · Ukraine now is set to receive no fewer than 195 of the lightweight, 1980s-vintage Leopard 1A5s.

Sep 22, 2023 · Yes, Ukraine’s 1980s-vintage, German-made Leopard 1A5 tanks are thinly-armored. Yes, more than a few of the 40-ton, four-person tanks—200 of which Ukraine is getting from a...