Leopard tanks for tender in Canada

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi (Am I the Zip of which you speak?)

I can't be sure (would have to look into CFR #'s) but from the photos they appear to be Leo C2. That would mean they're tired old C1 hulls re-furbed and had C2 turrets on them. Biggest Leo problem was the six or so (Hmmmmmm) that had their hull bottoms worn through around the engine mounts. These (there were two for sure from us) were taken away as unsafe. Step on the gas and wrench the motor off it's mounts!!

Paint-wise; they were all repainted as part of the C2 issue. A lighter green. Some at the units may have been in the old greens and brown but I can't recall any here. I could be wrong as I have no C2 time. Bit more of a Recce guy.

I'd look hard ata parts source before buying a Leo to maintain. Great stump puller, I'll bet!! Too bad those turrets aren't still at the old airfield up here .

regards
D