Stumbled upon this Leopard by accident when looking through model magazines in the local hobby store. Looked it up and found the picture below.
Did a little research and it appears to be a 1A4 that had a 1A5 turret attached to it with some added on armor. From what I read, it fought in Afghanistan after 9/11 to dislodge the Taliban from that country. I think it looks pretty cool. I love vehicles with Unique appearances. This one certainly fits the bill. Think it would be great for the next release.
I remember this video from years ago, 10 years, maybe a few more. Like the up-armored Leopard 1. Thank you for posting again. I was hoping that GHQ would have produced the up-armored Leopard 2A4.
They where Canadian Leopard 1 Bodies with turrets purchased from Australia about 10 to 12 years ago. I have a brother in law in the the Canadian Army that worked on the upgrade.
Accessories
Vehicle External Storage
Tank Mine Plows for most vehicles
fuel Barrels and amo boxes
Extra wheels for wheeled vehicles
Vehicle Alternate turrets
*Bradley 2A2 with 2A3 Turret minus the reactive armor bricks
*Bradley with TOW in Firing Position
*T-72B3M without the commander shield deployed
*Sheridan without the Machine gun Basket.
Tanks
Leopard C2 Mexas
Challenger II Add add on armor
Panther M10
Wheeled Vehicle
JGSDF Type 16 MCV
JGSDF Type 96 without drivers visor
JGSDF Kamatsu LAV
JGSDF Type 87 AA
Vehicle External Storage
Tank Mine Plows for most vehicles
fuel Barrels and amo boxes
Extra wheels for wheeled vehicles
*****Vehicle Alternate turrets*****
*Bradley 2A2 with 2A3 Turret minus the reactive armor bricks
*Bradley with TOW in Firing Position
*T-72B3M without the commander shield deployed
*Sheridan without the Machine gun Basket.
*****Tanks*****
Leopard C2 Mexas
Challenger II Add add on armor
Panther M10
*****Wheeled Vehicle*****
JGSDF Type 16 MCV
JGSDF Type 96 without drivers visor
JGSDF Kamatsu LAV
JGSDF Type 87 AA
Vehicle External Storage
Tank Mine Plows for most vehicles
fuel Barrels and amo boxes
Extra wheels for wheeled vehicles
HEMTT Cargo Covers
HEMTT Cargo
*****Vehicle Alternate turrets*****
*Bradley 2A2 with 2A3 Turret minus the reactive armor bricks
*Bradley with TOW in Firing Position
*T-72B3M without the commander shield deployed
*Sheridan without the Machine gun Basket.
*****Tanks*****
Leopard C2 Mexas
Challenger II Add add on armor
Panther M10
M60A1 - 1990 version First Gulf War (if there is a difference from the M60A3)
*****Wheeled Vehicle IFV*****
JGSDF Type 16 MCV
JGSDF Type 96 without drivers visor
JGSDF Kamatsu LAV
JGSDF Type 87 AA
***** Tracked IFV *****
M113A2 w gun basket
M113A2 without gun basket
Type 1 Ho-Ha WWII Japanese Half track
Type 1 Ho-Ki WWII Japanese Half track
*******AA************
THAAD System
Patriot System
***** Support Vehicles*****
Oshkosh M1070
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Vehicle External Storage
Tank Mine Plows for most vehicles
fuel Barrels and amo boxes
Extra wheels for wheeled vehicles
HEMTT Cargo Covers
HEMTT Cargo
*****Vehicle Alternate turrets*****
*Bradley 2A2 with 2A3 Turret minus the reactive armor bricks
*Bradley with TOW in Firing Position
*T-72B3M without the commander shield deployed
*Sheridan without the Machine gun Basket.
*****Tanks*****
Leopard C2 Mexas
Challenger II Add add on armor
Panther M10
M60A1 - 1990 version First Gulf War (if there is a difference from the M60A3)
*****Wheeled Vehicle IFV*****
JGSDF Type 16 MCV
JGSDF Type 96 without drivers visor
JGSDF Kamatsu LAV
JGSDF Type 87 AA
***** Tracked IFV *****
M113A2 w gun basket
M113A2 without gun basket
Type 1 Ho-Ha WWII Japanese Half track
Type 1 Ho-Ki WWII Japanese Half track
*******AA************
THAAD System
Patriot System
***** Support Vehicles*****
Oshkosh M107
GHQ has Challenger 2 with add-on armor.
I will have to show you my Panther M10 for the US.
I will have to show you my M2A3 without the ERA.
Not sure if I have any GHQ@ Sheridans without the M.G. bucket any more, but will look.
I will send to you pic of Patriot.
Chris
Hmm.. not really sure how to designate the Challenger II, that I am refering too, so people are not confused with the one that is currently produced by GHQ. Please look at the page below.
The one currently produced by GHQ is the standard Challenger II and the TES. While I will be purchasing some TES'es, I really would like the one in between the standard and the TES. Since I know that GHQ produces the Standard and the TES, that is why this is a wish list.
As for the others, I would love to see pics of your stuff.. or wait.. maybe soon I can see them in person.
Vehicle External Storage
Tank Mine Plows for most vehicles
fuel Barrels and amo boxes
Extra wheels for wheeled vehicles
HEMTT Cargo Covers
HEMTT Cargo
*****Vehicle Alternate turrets*****
*Bradley 2A2 with 2A3 Turret minus the reactive armor bricks
*Bradley with TOW in Firing Position
*T-72B3M without the commander shield deployed
*Sheridan without the Machine gun Basket.
Challenger I without molded command machine gun
Challneger I improved without molded command machine gun
PZ III and IV Turrets with added on stand off armor Plates
*****Tanks*****
Leopard C2 Mexas
Challenger II Add add on armor
Panther M10
M60A1 - 1990 version First Gulf War (if there is a difference from the M60A3)
*****Wheeled Vehicle IFV*****
JGSDF Type 16 MCV
JGSDF Type 96 without drivers visor
JGSDF Kamatsu LAV
JGSDF Type 87 AA
***** Tracked IFV *****
M113A2 w gun basket
M113A2 without gun basket
Type 1 Ho-Ha WWII Japanese Half track
Type 1 Ho-Ki WWII Japanese Half track
Vehicle External Storage
Tank Mine Plows for most vehicles
fuel Barrels and amo boxes
Extra wheels for wheeled vehicles
HEMTT Cargo Covers
HEMTT Cargo
*****Vehicle Alternate turrets*****
*Bradley 2A2 with 2A3 Turret minus the reactive armor bricks
*Bradley with TOW in Firing Position
*T-72B3M without the commander shield deployed
*Sheridan without the Machine gun Basket.
Challenger I without molded command machine gun
Challneger I improved without molded command machine gun
PZ III and IV Turrets with added on stand off armor Plates
*****Tanks*****
Leopard C2 Mexas
Challenger II Add add on armor
Panther M10
M60A1 - 1990 version First Gulf War (if there is a difference from the M60A3)
*****Wheeled Vehicle IFV*****
JGSDF Type 16 MCV
JGSDF Type 96 without drivers visor
JGSDF Kamatsu LAV
JGSDF Type 87 AA
M-ATV OShkosh 2 door utility truck
M-ATV Oshkosh with remote gun station vs gun basket.
***** Tracked IFV *****
M113A2 w gun basket
M113A2 without gun basket
Type 1 Ho-Ha WWII Japanese Half track
Type 1 Ho-Ki WWII Japanese Half track
Regarding the 1990 M60s. The Marines took M60A1s with add-on armor, but drew M1A1s, I believe, before battle. The Army's 197th Brigade took M60A3s, but again, I THINK they were also replaced. Egyptians had M60A3s, as well. This is all according to what I have READ. Those with direct experience may know different and better. And I am writing without my references handy.
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I know I have a book somewhere that identifies the M60 being used by the marines. Sadly its in storage till my move is complete. I am also sure I have watched some documentaries on the war where they stated that the marines were still using the M60s. On the Arm Chair general forum, someone states the marine tanks were as follows.
1st Battalion with M60A1s
2nd Battalion with M60A3s
4th Battalion with M1A1s
8th Battalion with M60A1s
I know that forum is not the authority by any means. I am going to have to do some digging on the internet to find a reliable source for my belief.
