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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #325 on: April 22, 2024, 12:13:58 AM »
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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #327 on: June 14, 2024, 01:44:15 PM »
They've been trying to get those 140mm guns right for forty years

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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #328 on: June 16, 2024, 11:26:17 AM »
Since there isn't a dedicated Marderman Inspiration Thread, this'll have to do


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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #329 on: June 17, 2024, 12:25:37 AM »
I had already worked on this topic in 2008. As a "what if" ;)




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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #330 on: June 17, 2024, 12:30:51 AM »
All these new Leopard 2s. I don't think I would build them all if they were available as a kit. My interest in model building is gradually waning. :-X

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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #331 on: June 18, 2024, 01:33:04 AM »
My interest in model building is gradually waning. :-X

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I had already worked on this topic in 2008. As a "what if" ;)

Figures.   :shrug:

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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #332 on: June 18, 2024, 02:00:19 AM »
Rheinmetall’s SkyRanger 35 on a Leopard 2 hull:






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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #333 on: June 18, 2024, 06:55:09 AM »
Consider me inspired. :D

Time to drag out a Leo 2 and do something with it

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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #334 on: June 19, 2024, 03:59:48 AM »

German French Company KNDS Unveils Cutting Edge Leopard 2A RC 3 0 Tank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=087XyO5Olqk

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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #335 on: June 20, 2024, 01:48:26 AM »

German French Company KNDS Unveils Cutting Edge Leopard 2A RC 3 0 Tank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=087XyO5Olqk

But no mention of its companion, the Leopard 1 A-RC 4.0?  ;D

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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #338 on: June 20, 2024, 01:57:45 AM »
Eurosatory 2024 sees launch of Rheinmetall's new Panther Evo Upgrade hybrid tank.



Note it combines the chassis of the Leopard 2A4 with the turret of the KF51 Panther.
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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #340 on: June 20, 2024, 08:22:42 PM »
OK, maybe I'm a bit slow on the uptake, but why are they putting the Skyranger 35 turrets on Leo 2 hulls, which are still effective front-line units, instead of on Leo 1 hulls, which are, if not obsolete, becoming more of a second tier vehicle, because they're surely capable of taking the turret (as it's a noted option)?

Unless their manufacture of hulls is out-pacing their manufacture of MBT turrets?

Or the Skyrangers are expected to be on the front line with the MBTs?

Because, although drones are a new obstacle for AFVs, MBTs are still essential in forcing a decisive action (either offensive or defensive) on the modern battlefield, as shown in Ukraine, & it would be stupid to limit production of your front-line MBTs to provide support vehicles.
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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #341 on: June 21, 2024, 06:45:02 PM »
OK, maybe I'm a bit slow on the uptake, but why are they putting the Skyranger 35 turrets on Leo 2 hulls, which are still effective front-line units, instead of on Leo 1 hulls, which are, if not obsolete, becoming more of a second tier vehicle, because they're surely capable of taking the turret (as it's a noted option)?

Unless their manufacture of hulls is out-pacing their manufacture of MBT turrets?

Or the Skyrangers are expected to be on the front line with the MBTs?

Because, although drones are a new obstacle for AFVs, MBTs are still essential in forcing a decisive action (either offensive or defensive) on the modern battlefield, as shown in Ukraine, & it would be stupid to limit production of your front-line MBTs to provide support vehicles.

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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #342 on: June 22, 2024, 01:26:13 AM »
They are, I believe, trying to sell to exisiting Leopard 2 operators who may not have Leopard 1s in service.  Also remember that any Leopard 1 hulls would be getting quite old now thus supportability could be an issue.  I also do believe these are expected to be in front line service.
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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #343 on: June 23, 2024, 03:06:00 AM »
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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #344 on: September 19, 2024, 01:33:00 AM »
Upgraded Ukrainian Leopard 1:




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Sigh...I can remember when the idea of a ERA equipped Leo 1 was a novel Whiff idea of mine...
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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #345 on: September 20, 2024, 02:14:46 AM »
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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #346 on: October 20, 2024, 08:34:47 PM »
A Leo 1 with half the turret applique armour taken off (this vehicle is for sale at the moment)


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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #347 on: January 25, 2025, 01:00:07 AM »
Another photo of an upgraded Leo 1 in Ukraine:

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Re: Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 Tanks
« Reply #348 on: February 04, 2025, 11:07:20 PM »