Krauss-Maffei Leopard 1 A5 Main Battle Tank

During the Cold War, West Germany designed and manufactured two main battle tanks. The Leopard 1 was the first of these successful designs and was an unqualified success, not only gaining large sales from the West German Army but also sales to at least eight other countries.

A tracked fighting vehicle with gun mounted on shallow turret, rear mounted engine and driver's compartment on front left