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< p _ngcontent-sc100="" class="news-annotation">The German government agreed to provide Ukraine with Leopard 1 tanks. However, many people noticed that this technique was not modern and somewhat outdated, so there were discussions as to whether this is appropriate.
Channel 24collected for you the most interesting about German tanks that Ukraine can get. Read more about the capabilities and combat use of Leopard 1 tanks.
The main characteristics of Leopard 1 tanks
Leopard 1 tanks are the first such vehicles created in Germany after the end of World War II. It was put into service in 1965. This is indeed somewhat old technology. However, the Leopard 1 has a number of modifications, the main of which is the 1987 A5.
For five upgrades, the German tank has significantly increased its protection, received an armament stabilizer, a new sighting and computerized fire control system.
Defense Express noted that the EMES 18 weapon control system, created on the basis of the Leopard 2 tank FCS. Therefore, at a minimum, the Leopard 1A5 is somewhere on the level of Soviet tanks of the late 80s, such as the T-64BV, T-72B, T-80, if not better, because it has much better aiming devices and night mode.
The firepower of a rifled gun with a caliber of 105 millimeters is not bad, because armor penetration by a NATO sub-caliber projectile is 450-500 millimeters at a distance of 2 kilometers. That is, similar to the indicator for the most common projectile with a caliber of 125 millimeters “Mango” of Soviet tanks.
These tanks have experience in combat use during the Bosnian war and the war in Afghanistan.
How many of these tanks can Ukraine get
Germany has approved Rheinmetall's idea to transfer old Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine. The information was confirmed by the German government.
This will be implemented if Kyiv agrees buy them. First, the tanks will be repaired. In total, the transaction price will be approximately 100 million euros. According to media reports, Ukraine may receive several dozen of these tanks.
Germany is negotiating the purchase of 15 Gepard anti-aircraft guns, which Qatar acquired to ensure security during the World Cup. They also want to transfer this equipment to Ukraine
