Modern Combat Vehicles 3: Leopard

This book tells the story of the first German Panzer built since 1945, of its development, service, variants and current redevelopment to Leopard 2 standard. The first of a new generation of MBTs, the first of 1,800 Leopard 2s has already entered service with the German Army, and many consider it the best tank in the world. Chapters include Development of the Leopard, Production of the Leopard, Characteristics of the Leopard 1, Versions and variants of the Leopard 1, Derivatives of the Leopard 1, Leopard 2, Servicing and maintenance, Training aids and The Leopard compared with other MBTs. Appendices include Comparision of MBTs, Contractors involved in the production of Leopard and Specifications.