MilitaryLeopard 1 with Biber
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The Leopard 1 with Biber is an Armoured Vehicle-Launched Bridge (AVLB) system based on the Leopard 1 main battle tank chassis. It is designed to rapidly deploy a 22-meter long bridge to cross obstacles like rivers or anti-tank ditches.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Introduced | 1973 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Range | 600 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 45.3 t |
History
Developed in Germany by Krauss-Maffei, this variant entered service around 1973, providing crucial mobility support for armored units.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 5 | confirmed |
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