Ukrainian Ground Forces Test German Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tanks.

The Ukrainian Ground Forces are currently testing Leopard 1A5 tanks provided by international partners on a combat course. Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk, Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, shared this information on Telegram.
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The Leopard 1A5 is a main battle tank developed in Germany, which entered service in 1987. (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD)

“Our servicemen describe the Leopard as ‘faster and more accurate’ compared to the T-64 and T-72 tanks,” Pavliuk stated in his message.

In the video, driver mechanics can be seen practicing essential exercises to develop automatic reflexes, such as pivoting on the spot, driving through narrow sections, overcoming mine-explosive barriers, and ascending hills without rolling back.

The Leopard 1A5 is a main battle tank developed in Germany, which entered service in 1987. Designed to be a versatile tank, it is equipped with a turret capable of rotating 360 degrees, allowing its four-person crew to target and engage threats from all directions. The main gun can elevate by +20 degrees and depress to -9 degrees, offering great flexibility in various environments, including rough terrain and urban defense.

With imposing dimensions, the Leopard 1A5 is 7.09 meters long, 3.37 meters wide, and 2.76 meters tall. Its combat weight reaches 40 tons, making it both robust and mobile, capable of withstanding various threats while providing sufficient mobility on the battlefield.

Originally designed for the German Armed Forces, the Leopard 1A5 has been exported to several countries, including Brazil, Greece, and more recently, Ukraine, which is using it as part of its defense efforts. Although the exact number of tanks in service remains uncertain, this tank continues to play a key role in the arsenals of its user countries due to its proven capabilities in the field.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, during the Ramstein format meeting on September 6, confirmed that Germany, in cooperation with Denmark, had already delivered 58 Leopard 1A5 battle tanks to Ukraine. Another 77 tanks of the same model are to be delivered as soon as possible in collaboration with the Netherlands and Denmark.

These tests represent an important step in Ukraine's efforts to integrate military equipment into its forces, thereby enhancing its operational capabilities in the context of the ongoing conflict.