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Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank 1965-1995

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Tanks - German

MSRP old price: $20.00


Product Info

Title
Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank 1965-1995
Publisher
Category
Dimensions
9x11x.75"
NKG Part #
175172012
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG016
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG016

Description

Development of the Leopard 1 can be traced back to November 1956, when the operational requirement for a new battle tank was formulated by the Federal German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). Originally a Franco-German project, the tank under design was named the 'Standard-Panzer'. The French later dropped out, however, and on 1 October 1963, the 'Standard' tank was officially named 'Leopard', an appropriate choice considering Germany's wartime pedigree with the formidable Tiger and Panther. This book traces the development and service record of the Leopard 1, detailing its control systems, modifications and variants.