Post by Robert on Jul 8, 2019 14:30:53 GMT -7
This KPz 70 was a custom build by Nick Garver. I had hoped a U.S. version would be put out, but I've lost hope.
The ill-fated KPz 70/MBT-70 program was a failed joint effort by the United States and West Germany to produce a next generation main battle tank. By the late 1960s, the development of the MBT-70 was well over budget and affected by design issues. West Germany withdrew from the project due to costs and new difference in requirements. The United States continued development of the MBT-70 until 1971 when the program was finally cancelled, with funds and technology from the MBT-70 project redirected to the development of the M1 Abrams. West Germany independently developed the Leopard 2 as its new main battle tank.
The ill-fated KPz 70/MBT-70 program was a failed joint effort by the United States and West Germany to produce a next generation main battle tank. By the late 1960s, the development of the MBT-70 was well over budget and affected by design issues. West Germany withdrew from the project due to costs and new difference in requirements. The United States continued development of the MBT-70 until 1971 when the program was finally cancelled, with funds and technology from the MBT-70 project redirected to the development of the M1 Abrams. West Germany independently developed the Leopard 2 as its new main battle tank.