Leopard 1

The Leopard 1 is a tier 3 Main Battle Tank originating from Germany, and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked from the Leopard 1, and leads to the Leopard 1A5.

Features

 * Heavy armor : this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits
 * HESH: can even penetrate armor with large hit angles

Player Recommendations
Fast and well-camouflaged, the Leopard 1 is a lightly armored but well-armed MBT, capable of providing long range firepower and maneuvering quickly to avoid return fire. Potential owners should know that it needs to be played more like a light tank than a typical MBT, to ensure survival on the battlefield.

Pros

 * Excellent gun depression
 * Accurate
 * Highly mobile for an MBT

Cons

 * Poor armor

Upgrade Suggestions
As survival is dependent on the vehicle’s mobility and firepower, upgrades should focus on these. Upgrading to the Improved Fire Control System, Improved Gun Stabilizer, and Improved Ready Racks, along with the better ammunition, will improve firepower against targets, while minimizing exposure to enemy firepower.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Advanced Muzzle Reference System
 * Improved Telescopic Lens
 * Improved Gun Breech
 * Improved Pioneer Tool Kit

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Juan Carlos, to improve the aim speed and crew stats.
 * Driver: Spin to Win, Off-Road Driving
 * Gunner: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist
 * Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells/Preparation

History
Class: Main Battle Tank Developed: 1958-1963 Service: 1963-1970 Vehicles Built: 1845 Operators: West Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Italy The Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank was the first German tank to be developed and fielded after the end of the Second World War and one of the most iconic NATO vehicles of the Cold War. Designed to replace the aging American M47 in German service, it traded armor for mobility and firepower since it was based on the idea that no amount of armor was sufficient to protect an MBT against modern tank ammunition. That was why the Germans opted to go with a light, but also mobile machine. The same thought process was used in construction of the French AMX-30 tank series. This vehicle represents the initial four production batches, built between September 1965 and February 1970 with 1845 of these initial versions built. Starting from 1970, these older Leopard 1 series tanks were upgraded to later variants.