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Krauss-Maffei Leopard 1
Serial No: | 343 156 |
Period: | Post-WWII |
Reference: | X003-6766 |
Museum: | Midlands |
Location: | National Cold War Exhibition |
On Display: | Yes |
During the Cold War, West Germany designed and manufactured two main battle tanks. The Leopard 1 was the first of these successful designs and was an unqualified success, not only gaining large sales from the West German Army but also sales to at least eight other countries.