German Leopard 1.A4 Main Battle Tank

German Bundeswehr Leopard 1.A4 Main Battle Tank, 1:72 Model Kit ESCI 8302

In 1972 the Bundeswehr ordered the sixth production batch (6. Baulos) of 250 Leopard 1.A4 main battle tanks. These new vehicles were deployed in the 10. Panzerdivision which had previously received Leopard 1.A3 of the fifth production batch. The Leopard 1.A4 was very similar to the previous variant, the only noticeable difference being the armoured gun sight in front of the commander’s hatch. The Leopard 1.A3 had a persicope on the turret roof instead.

Available Scale Model Kits

Leopard 1.A4 Main Battle Tank, 1:72 ESCI 8302
Leopard 1.A4 Main Battle Tank, 1:87 WTD 36
Leopard 1.A4 Main Battle Tank, 1:285 GHQ N72
Leopard 1.A4 Main Battle Tank, 1:300 Heroics & Ros GM03

Technical Specifications

Kampfpanzer Leopard 1.A4
Motor: MTU Mercedes-Benz 838 CaM 500 Multi-Fuel Engine with 610 kW (830 hp)
Transmission: Planet Drive
Speed: 62 km/h on Roads
Driving Range: 600 km on Roads
Length Overall: 9540 mm
Length: 7090 mm
Width: 3250 mm
Height: 2800 mm
Track: 2700 mm
Ground Clearance: 450 mm
Track Width: 550 mm
Climbing Ability: 60 %
Lateral Inclination: 30 %
Trench Crossing Ability: 3 m
Step Climbing Ability: 1,5 m
Weight: 41000 kg
Military Load Class: MLC 42
Armament:
- 105 mm Panzerkanone L7 A2
- co-axial 7.62 mm Machine Gun
- 7.62 mm AA Machine Gun
- Smoke-Dischargers
Crew: Commander, Driver, Gunner and Loader
Production: 250 units of 6. Baulos (1972)

Bibliography

Deutsche Militärfahrzeuge. Bundeswehr und NVA. L.-R. Gau, J. Plate, J. Siegert
Rad- und Kettenfahrzeuge der Bundeswehr. K. Anweiler, J. Plate, M. Pahlkötter

Historical Employment

10. Panzerdivision of the Bundeswehr

Leopard 1.A4 main battle tanks were only used by the 10. Panzerdivision of the Bundeswehr, and they were later replaced by Leopard 2 main battle tanks.

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