He Leopard It is synonymous with technology world leader in combat cars. They are over 50 years since the first was built and today constitute a fundamental part of the armed forces of many European armies.
Was Designed in the 1960s and are characterized by having a Combination of Fire Power, Protection and Sophisticated Mobility as well as ease of maneuver.
Switzerland sells 71 Leopard 1a5 combat cars to Germany
He Leopard 1a5 It is a modernized version of the Leopard tank 1. This stands out for its New Fire Control System (Emes 18), improved vision systems and the possibility of adding additional armor with Lexan polycarbonate panels.
At the end of Switzerland last month I already had almost finished The sale of 71 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Germany. The only condition that was demanded from the Helvetic country was the that the transfer of these tanks to the Ukrainian armed forces did not give.
This is because In 2023 Germany had already donated 40 combat cars Marder 1a3. In addition, last September he delivered another 22 Leopard tanks and more cannons, obuses and ammunition.
This decision by the Swiss company Ruag Mro It already has the approval of the Swiss Federal Councilexecutive body of the country which argued that The sale under this condition does not break the policy of not supplying weapons to countries involved in the war.
At the moment, combat cars They are in Italian territory until the purchase is definitely carried out. The Helvetic company has a total of 96 copies of which it plans to sell 71.
According to the company itself, both parties They signed the agreement on June 5, 2025. In addition, within the framework of contractual negotiations, all internal and governmental approval processes were fulfilled. However, the parties have agreed not to reveal any detail about the contract or the sale price.
Finally, it should be noted that This sale was already trying since 2023year in which countries such as Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands were the main countries that were made available to the aid to Ukrainian forces.
Why are Leopard 1A5 combat cars so well?
The Leopard 1A5 have an NBC system (Nuclear, biological and chemical protection) that makes it more effective than your previous counterpart. LEOPARD 1A5 Tank crew can use 105 mm L7A3 cannon To attack. In addition, it incorporates two mg3 machine guns 7.62 mm.
The maximum speed that this tank can reach that moves almost 40 tons is some 65 kilometers per hour on a hard surface and about 40 kilometers per hour off the road. The autonomy that it has ranges between 450 kilometers and 600 depending on the surface.
What is the best combat car in the world?
If we focus on the same types of leopard, The most up -to -date are the Leopard 2A7. Even The 22 -nations armed forces already trust the power of this model.
Leopard 2A7, developed by Germany, It is an original leopard 2 evolution and is considered one of the most advanced tanks in the world. It is equipped with A 120 mm rheinmetall l55 canyon capable of shoot projectiles such as DM63 at distances of up to 4,000 meters. Its 1,500 hp V12 diesel engine provides a combination of mobility and energy efficiency.
Leopard 2A7 has been widely adopted by several European countries, including Spainand has demonstrated its effectiveness in various operational environments. However, he has also faced challenges in Ukraine, where the conditions of the land and enemy tactics have tested their abilities.