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 Scan and use the terrain to your advantage. Take into consideration the moderate vehicle height, which allows you to go turret down in certain locations, allowing you to safely use your commander's binoculars to locate targets. Then, after you have located the enemy, fire a few rounds in quick succession and relocate when spotted, especially when the enemy shots come dangerously close. The Leopard is quite fast, so taking hits from a distance while on the move is a risk that you may consider worth taking.
-The Leopard is not designed to take hits from any guns, nor fight in stand-off situations against heavier enemy vehicles. Frontally, the angle of the hull can bounce shots once in a while, but you're better off not to rely on this. The turret front is also the same, it's best to attempt to only fire when you can avoid receiving a shot or relocating to a position if possible. The main goal is to make the opponent incapable of returning fire. The majority of Soviet rank V tanks ([[IS-3]], [[IS-4M]], [[T-10M]], [[T-54 (1951)|T-54s]], [[SU-122-54]], [[T-62]] or [[ZSU-57-2]]) gunners are disabled by penetrating the right side of the turret or hull, if they are faced towards you. If you have the possibility to hit a Soviet tank's hull, which is again faced towards you, prioritize it, because it is likely to take it out with one shot to the right side of the hull (3 out of 4 crew member are sitting in a row). American top rank tanks like the [[M103]], [[M47]] or [[M60]] are harder to take out. It is advised to take out the gunner first, which is located in the left side of the turret and then take out the rest of the remaining crew members. Hitting the ammo rack of your opponent is often the fastest way to take out an enemy vehicle, keep in mind though there is a small chance the ammo will not blow up (Best ammo types to ammo rack: HEATFS > HESH > APDS).
+The Leopard is not designed to take hits from any guns, nor fight in stand-off situations against heavier enemy vehicles. Frontally, the angle of the hull can bounce shots once in a while, but you're better off not to rely on this. The turret front is also the same, it's best to attempt to only fire when you can avoid receiving a shot or relocating to a position if possible. It's best to play the Leopard like a light tank, emphasis on stealth, and avoid getting caught in situations where you are pinned down and cannot move. The main goal is to make the opponent incapable of returning fire. The majority of Soviet rank V tanks ([[IS-3]], [[IS-4M]], [[T-10M]], [[T-54 (1951)|T-54s]], [[SU-122-54]], [[T-62]] or [[ZSU-57-2]]) gunners are disabled by penetrating the right side of the turret or hull, if they are faced towards you. If you have the possibility to hit a Soviet tank's hull, which is again faced towards you, prioritize it, because it is likely to take it out with one shot to the right side of the hull (3 out of 4 crew member are sitting in a row). For other western tanks, such as the [[M60]] series, [[Centurion (Family)]] tanks, the best place to shoot is the right side of the upper front plate, slightly below the turret, where the first stage ammo rack is. This will almost always destroy the tank with ammunition detonation. Hitting the ammo rack of your opponent is often the fastest way to take out an enemy vehicle, keep in mind though there is a small chance the ammo will not blow up (Best ammo types to ammo rack: HEATFS > HESH > APDS).
 Remember you have a gun manoeuvrability advantage over most of your enemies: your gun depression will allow you to play hull-down, protecting the large portion of ammo in your hull (especially if fully loaded), and you can turn faster than many opponents due to the neutral steering and powerful engine of this vehicle. However, bear in mind that American tanks in particular, as well as some British tanks, will be able to match, and even outperform, your gun depression angle, so it may be better to flank these enemies using your speed.
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 The Leopard 1 holds a distinct advantage over almost every other tank it will face - it's almost always faster. While in a direct shoot-out, most other vehicles can take out the Leopard, using the mobility advantage of the Leopard will allow a good tanker to get into an advantageous position and take out targets before they get the opportunity to respond. However, ensure you are aware of your surroundings and have a fall-back option: getting caught off guard on the back of a hill with nowhere to back off to and with no real support is a death sentence.
-Depending on the map and opponents, ammunition choices may vary however usually it's ideal to have APDS as primary ammunition (extremely easy to use at range, decent damage, extremely cheap), HEATFS as a backup (reasonably easy to use at range, high penetration value) and a couple of HESH rounds to deal with any light targets you might encounter. Try to keep round storage to a minimum but keep in mind that with these ammunition choices often it will take a number of rounds to guarantee a destroyed target.
+Depending on the map and opponents, ammunition choices may vary however usually it's ideal to have APDS as primary ammunition (extremely easy to use at range, decent damage, extremely cheap, ability to shoot through objects), HEATFS as a backup (reasonably easy to use at range, high penetration value) and a couple of HESH rounds to deal with any light targets you might encounter. Try to keep round storage to a minimum but keep in mind that with these ammunition choices often it will take a number of rounds to guarantee a destroyed target.
 The Leopard 1 is also very effective at sniping, due to its relatively small profile and speed, and high-magnification optics and HEATFS being unaffected by range (in terms of penetration), allowing it to get to a comfortable sniping position and relocate quickly. An effective use of this is to combine all strengths of this tank by flanking the enemies holding a specific chokepoint, sniping their vulnerable sides (whilst they are under pressure from your heavier allies at the front), before advancing rapidly after the enemies are neutralised to capture a point or finish off remaining enemies which may be crippled but hiding. However, remember to be flexible and relegate this strategy to teammates using vehicles dedicated to this role (such as the [[JPz 4-5]]), as you are still a main battle tank and have other strengths, that they may not be suited to perform.
 In a nutshell, use the superb mobility with the cannon's perfection to flank and spank enemies, wait and hunt for the perfect positions and pick off the enemy tanks one by one, while always maintaining a good situational awareness. Patience is the key to success.
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 == Description ==
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-The '''Leopard 1''' is the first variant of the [[Leopard 1 (Family)|Leopard 1 main battle tank family]]. The Leopard 1, which entered service in 1965, is one of the most iconic Cold War main battle tanks. The tank was exceedingly successful despite being thinly armoured but highly manoeuvrable and mounted with the powerful 105mm Roayl Ordinance L7A1 tank gun. It was used in several countries around the world, including Canada, Australia, Belgium, and Turkey. Turkey is one of the countries that continue to use the Leopard 1. The vehicle has also generated several variants, such as anti-air and recovery vehicles. The Leopard's early development may be traced back to the mid-1950s when Western Germany's rapid industrial recovery allowed it to establish a robust, locally built defence force. The "Europanzer" project would have armed most Western European countries to supplement or replace US-supplied tanks like the [[M47 (Family)|M47]] and [[M48 Patton (Family)|M48]] Patton tank families. The Standard-Panzer project, as it was known in Germany, began in November 1956 and ended in July 1957. These required 30 metric tons of weight, a P/W ratio of 30 hp/ton, armour capable of withstanding rapid-fire 20 mm autocannon hits, to be treated NBC and amphibious, and to be armed with the recently selected 105 mm Royal Ordinance L7A1 tank gun. Since new hollow charges were now accessible, mobility and firepower were prioritized over protection. Germany, which has been at the forefront of tank design since World War II, nicknamed the new family of main battle tanks "Leopard" to continue the tradition begun with feline races during World War II, and it fits well with the emphasis placed on mobility. The moniker conveyed agility, speed, and ferocity, and it was also a marketing triumph. It was tested and acquired in large numbers by practically all European nations previously equipped with American tanks, as well as former British-supplied countries such as Canada and Australia. The Leopard was armed with the standard (Rheinmetall-licensed) 105 mm Royal Ordinance L7A1 tank gun and had great mobility thanks to an improved suspension system. In the 1970s and 1980s, protection was steadily enhanced until the production of the Leopard 1A5, the last iteration of the Leopard 1 family and one of NATO's most prolific main battle tank families.
+The '''Leopard 1''' is the first variant of the [[Leopard 1 (Family)|Leopard 1 main battle tank family]]. The Leopard 1, which entered service in 1965, is one of the most iconic Cold War main battle tanks. The tank was exceedingly successful, being thinly armoured but highly manoeuvrable and mounted with the powerful 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A1 tank gun. It was used in several countries around the world, including Canada, Australia, Belgium, and Turkey. Turkey is one of the countries that continue to use the Leopard 1. The vehicle has also generated several variants, such as anti-air and recovery vehicles. The Leopard's early development may be traced back to the mid-1950s when Western Germany's rapid industrial recovery allowed it to establish a robust, locally built defence force. The "Europanzer" project would have armed most Western European countries to supplement or replace US-supplied tanks like the [[M47 (Family)|M47]] and [[M48 Patton (Family)|M48]] Patton tank families. The Standard-Panzer project, as it was known in Germany, began in November 1956 and ended in July 1957. These required 30 metric tons of weight, a power-weight ratio of 30 hp/ton, armour capable of withstanding rapid-fire 20 mm autocannon hits, to be treated NBC and amphibious, and to be armed with the recently selected 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A1 tank gun. Since new hollow charges were now accessible, mobility and firepower were prioritized over protection. Germany, which had been at the forefront of tank design since World War II, nicknamed the new family of main battle tanks "Leopard" to continue the tradition begun with feline species during World War II, and it fits well with the emphasis placed on mobility. The moniker conveyed agility, speed, and ferocity, and it was also a marketing triumph. It was tested and acquired in large numbers by practically all European nations previously equipped with American tanks, as well as former British-supplied countries such as Canada and Australia. The Leopard was armed with the standard (Rheinmetall-licensed) 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A1 tank gun and had great mobility thanks to an improved suspension system. In the 1970s and 1980s, protection was steadily enhanced until the production of the Leopard 1A5, the last iteration of the Leopard 1 family and one of NATO's most prolific main battle tank families.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]], the Leopard 1 is a revolutionary design that departs from Germany's heavily armoured tank design pioneered during World War II. The Leopard 1 is a core of a mobility-focused tank design physiology that emerged during the Cold War Era increased armour thickness does not necessarily help with crew survivability due to the ever-increasingly powerful tank ammunitions and anti-tank weapons. Instead of adding bulky heavy-weight steel armour to the tank, which would restrict mobility and increase the probability of enemy hits, the Leopard 1 relied on great mobility and serious firepower to ambush enemies and quickly escape before the adversary could react. The Leopard 1 has the same degree of firepower as the renowned British Army ground forces [[Centurion Mk 10|Centurion Mark 10 variant]] (in real life after the [[Centurion Mk.5/1|Centurion Mark 5/1 variant]] will be equipped with the 105 mm Royal Ordinance L7A1 tank gun). It does not, however, have a two-plane fully automatic stabilization system, making accurate firing on the move difficult.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]], the Leopard 1 is a revolutionary design that departs from Germany's heavily armoured tank design pioneered during World War II. The Leopard 1 is a core of a mobility-focused tank design philosophy that emerged during the Cold War Era, based on the idea that increased armour thickness did not necessarily help with crew survivability due to the ever-increasingly powerful tank ammunitions and anti-tank weapons. Instead of adding bulky heavy-weight steel armour to the tank, which would restrict mobility and increase the probability of enemy hits, the Leopard 1 relied on great mobility and serious firepower to ambush enemies and quickly escape before the adversary could react. The Leopard 1 has the same degree of firepower as the renowned British [[Centurion Mk 10]]. It does not, however, have a two-plane fully automatic stabilization system, making accurate firing on the move difficult.
 == General info ==

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−	The Leopard quickly became a standard tank of many European militaries, and eventually served as the main battle tank worldwide, mostly with West Germany, Italy and the Netherlands being the largest operators until their retirement in July 2007.
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	After the first delivery, many upgrades were made on the tank throughout its production and service life. The first few Leopards were designated Leopard 1A1 and continued all the way to Leopard 1A6 as it incorporates new technology such as sights, gun, radios, armour, or even small upgrades or redesigns on some parts. Some of these Leopards are even upgraded further in each variant form, for example, the [[Leopard A1A1\|Leopard 1A1A1]] which had it fitted with new turret armour and night sights. Other than the different variants, the Leopard 1 was also extensively modified or made into derivatives in roles such as anti-aircraft guns, armour recovery vehicles, bridge layers, and such.		After the first delivery, many upgrades were made on the tank throughout its production and service life. The first few Leopards were designated Leopard 1A1 and continued all the way to Leopard 1A6 as it incorporates new technology such as sights, gun, radios, armour, or even small upgrades or redesigns on some parts. Some of these Leopards are even upgraded further in each variant form, for example, the [[Leopard A1A1\|Leopard 1A1A1]] which had it fitted with new turret armour and night sights. Other than the different variants, the Leopard 1 was also extensively modified or made into derivatives in roles such as anti-aircraft guns, armour recovery vehicles, bridge layers, and such.