Leopard 1: Just Don’t Get Hit!

Leopard 1 is one of, if not the most, successful designs of the post-war period. From the newly formed Bundeswehr, to storage in the ’90s, and a modern-day resurgence in Ukraine — the Leopard has had an extraordinary career. But it’s a tank with basically no armour! So how did the Leopard end up being designed in the first place? And how come it became such a massive export success? Join us as we discover what makes Leopard 1 such a ferocious vehicle. Pre-Order The Tank Museum Guide to Leopard 1: https://tankmuseumshop.org/products/the-tank-museum-guide-to-leopard-1 If you're seeing this, why not leave a comment telling us what you think of the Leopard 1? Which variant is your favourite? Or, if you loved the video, give us a like! Interested in learning about tanks? Subscribe to The Tank Museum and enjoy hours of FREE tank content at your fingertips. And if you're a real Tank Nut, why not consider becoming a channel member or joining our community on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/tankmuseum Looking for some amazing gifts for the tank nut in your life? Shop our wide range of tank products at our online shop https://tankmuseumshop.org/ 00:00 | Introduction 00:26 | Origins 03:43 | The Leopard is Born 09:21 | Variants 13:40 | Use 15:46 | Exports and Upgrades This video features archive footage courtesy of British Pathé. In this film, join Paul Famojuro as he explores the origins, use and the extended family of the Leopard tank. Emerging from tentative post-war politics, Leopard 1 took the “speed is armour” concept to a whole new level. With a brilliant gun, excellent mobility, and a whole host of variants, the Leopard 1 has become a major export success. And despite its age, this tank is still proving its worth on the modern battlefield. Want to learn more about Leopard 1? Here are some of the sources we used to make this film: Armed Forces of Ukraine: mil.gov.ua Battle Tanks for the Bundeswehr. Rolf Hilmes. Published in ARMOR, Jan-Feb 2001 Canadian Armour in Afghanistan. Trevor Cadieu. published in Australian Army Journal Vol5 No2, Winter 2008 Leopard 1 Trilogy, Volumes 1-3. Michael Shackleton, 2003 Leopard Tank of the 5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade Survives 52 FPV Drone and Molniya UAV Hits. Roman Pryhodko. Leopard Tank of the 5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade Survives 52 FPV Drone and Molniya UAV Hits 2026 Operation 'Hooligan-bashing' - Danish Tanks at War. Ole Kjeld Hansen. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221230137/http://www.milhist.dk/post45/boellebank/boellebank_uk.htm The Leopard 1 MBT in German Army Service - Early Years. Frank Lobitz, 2006 The Leopard 1 MBT in German Army Service - Late Years. Frank Lobitz, 2006 The Leopard Tank Replacement Project. Perry Wells. Published in Canadian Army Journal 19.2, 2021 United24: Oboronka Support The Tank Museum! - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/tankmuseum - Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@thetankmuseum/community - Friends: https://tankmuseum.org/support-us/friends-of-the-tank-museum - Online Shop: https://tankmuseumshop.org/ - Workshops Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TankMuseumWorkshop #tankmuseum