Taigen 1/16 Leopard 1 - Full Metal Edition
What Makes It Special
The Real Tank: Cold War History
The Leopard 1 was West Germany's answer to the Soviet armored threat of the Cold War. Introduced in the 1960s, it represented a deliberate shift from the heavy, armor-focused philosophy of WWII to a doctrine of mobility and precision - the idea that a fast, accurate tank that could shoot and move was more survivable than a heavily armored one that couldn't.
Adopted by NATO forces across West Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, Australia, and others, the Leopard 1 became one of the most widely deployed tanks of the Cold War era. Its advanced optical fire control system gave it a significant accuracy edge, and its diesel engine made it reliable and difficult to detect by thermal imaging.
The Leopard's influence extended far beyond its own service life. Its successor, the Leopard 2, became the gold standard for main battle tank design and remains in frontline service with over 20 nations today. The Leopard 1 established Germany's reputation as a world leader in armored vehicle engineering - a legacy the Leopard 2 continues to uphold.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1/16 |
| Approximate Size | 27 × 8.7 × 7.3 in (68.5 × 22 × 18.5 cm) |
| Approximate Weight | 17.5 lbs (7.9 kg) |
| Gearboxes | Steel V2 with 390 Motors (4:1, 58mm) |
| Firing Unit | Airsoft BB or Infrared (choose variant) |
| Turret | Metal turret with metal barrel, magnetic armor doors, 360° rotation |
| Upper Hull | Plastic with metal sliding hatch & photo-etched grills |
| Lower Chassis | Solid metal |
| Suspension | Metal torsion bar with O-ring sealed arms |
| Drive & Idler Wheels | Metal |
| Road Wheels | Metal with rubber tires |
| Tracks | Full metal caterpillar tracks |
| Battery | 7.2V 2000mAh NiMH (included); 3000–5000mAh recommended for extended use |
| Radio System | 2.4GHz with V3 electronics & Leopard sound card |
| Lighting | Dual LED headlights, upper hull MG & turret MG |
| Smoke | Proportional smoke (scales with throttle) |
| Paint Scheme | Tri-color green camouflage |
What's in the Box
- ✓1/16 Taigen Leopard 1 Tank
- ✓2.4GHz Transmitter
- ✓V3 Taigen Electronics + Leopard Sound Card
- ✓7.2V 2000mAh NiMH Battery
- ✓7.2V Wall Charger
- ✓Accessory Kit with Smoke Fluid
- ✓100× 6mm Airsoft BBs (airsoft variant)
- ✓IR Receiver (infrared variant)
