And Leopard Ukrainian Tank 1a5which had recently received Improvements in its protection system, it has survived a series of intense attacks by Russian FPV droneswhich has demonstrated the effectiveness of the updates implemented by Ukrainian engineers.
This incident, collected in a video published by Militanyi, occurred a forested area of the battlefield, where the tank became the Objective of several Russian attack drones. The armored vehicle was reached on multiple occasionsreceiving three direct impacts on your frontal armoras well as two more on the left side and the back.
Despite the damage, the leopard 1a5 managed to move from his initial positionseeking to escape the danger zone. But, once it reached a road, the tank stopped briefly for unknown reasons, at which time it was beaten three more times On the engine compartment roof.
Not even these new impacts critically damaged the tank enginewho managed to reaun his advance. It was only when Two others reached the same engine area what The tank was finally out of servicewhich caused a fire and the Total paralysis of the vehicle. However, the vehicle survival capacity was more than demonstrated, especially surprising because of its antiquity.
Essential modifications
Leopard 1A5, a model of the 1960s, was Designed with an focus on mobility and fire powerleaving in the background the armored protection against modern threats. However, the Modifications made by Ukrainian engineers have proven to be fundamental to guarantee vehicle resistance In a battlefield where high -speed drones have become a constant threat.
These improvements included dynamic reactive armor installation, protective meshes y grilles on vulnerable areas as the rear engine compartment. Reactive armor neutralizes the effects of cumulative ammunition, while meshes and grilles have been designed to divert or absorb drones impacts, effectively protecting the critical parts of the tank.
Experts say that Leopard 1A5 The attacks could resist and keep operational for the longer than expected Thanks to these modifications. Without them, it would probably have been destroyed in the initial attacks, which would have potentially meant the Loss of your crew.
