MilitaryLeopard 1A3
Tankconfirmed
The Leopard 1A3 is a main battle tank, an improved variant of the Leopard 1, featuring a new welded turret with spaced armour for enhanced protection. It retains the 105 mm L7A3 rifled gun and was widely exported, including to Turkey.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Introduced | 1973 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Range | 600 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Weight | 42.4 t |
History
Developed in West Germany in 1973, it was an upgrade to the Leopard 1 series, focusing on improved crew protection.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 398 (Leopard 1A3 + 1A4) | confirmed |
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