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Condor Leopard 1 tank debuts to fight both land and air threats

Condor Leopard 1 tank debuts to fight both land and air threats
Source: interestingengineering
Author: @IntEngineering
Published: 8/26/2025

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The German defense company Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) has unveiled the Condor tank concept, based on an upgraded Leopard 1 chassis, designed to address both ground and aerial threats on modern battlefields. The Condor integrates a new Rolls-Royce 8V199TE23 diesel engine and a modified automatic transmission to enhance mobility, power, and fuel efficiency while reducing weight. Its key feature is the unmanned Turra 30 – SA turret from Slovakian firm EVPÚ, armed with a 30 mm automatic cannon capable of firing programmable airburst ammunition to engage drones and low-flying aircraft. The turret also supports secondary weapons such as a coaxial machine gun and anti-tank missiles, enabling the vehicle to switch roles rapidly between air defense and fire support for infantry. Measuring 7.18 meters long and weighing under 40 tons, the Condor includes upgraded side and roof armor for improved protection and features a redesigned crew compartment with commander and driver seated side

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