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Leopard 1A5BR

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Leopard 1A5BR

The Leopard 1A5BR is a main battle tank variant developed for the Brazilian Army, based on ex-Belgian Leopard 1A5 tanks. It incorporates an upgraded fire control system, improved armor protection, and retains the powerful 105mm L7A3 main gun.

Specifications

TypeTank
OriginGermany
ManufacturerKrauss-Maffei
Introduced1997
StatusIn service
Speed65 km/h
Range600 km
Crew4
Weight42.4 t

History

Developed in Germany in 1997, this version was specifically tailored for export to Brazil, reflecting ongoing international demand for the Leopard 1 platform.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Brazil220confirmed
Indonesia220confirmed

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