The LEOPARD 1 main battle tank is an international success story for KMW. Since 1965, more than 4,700 units have been manufactured and remain in service in eleven countries on five continents. Thanks to its continuous upgrading and modernization process, the LEOPARD 1 remains a state-of-the-art design. Users of earlier versions have the choice of several retrofit kits to bring their tanks up to today’s requirements in terms of firepower, protection, mobility and logistics.

Continuous upgrading
Technical modifications to the LEOPARD 1 have also produced a comprehensive range of tactical features. This includes a high first-shot hit probability with all types of munitions operating in day and night, under limited visibility, while on the move and while engaging moving targets. Other attractive system features include rapid firing procedures, high adjusting precision and reliability, quick weapons system checking and the verification of combat readiness status without the need for external test equipment.