While the German-U.S. MBT-70 project did not in itself succeed, it was the genesis of innovations and technologies that were applied to the American M1 Abrams tank, as well as Germany's successor to the Leopard 1: the Leopard 2.

Witth the introduction of the M48A2 Patton in , a replacement was needed for the antiquated M74 Armored Recovery Vehicle. The new vehicle was based on the M48A2 chassis, and was designated the M88.

The "Kraka" airborne weapon carrier vehicle was devloped by Zwierad-Union AG and first demonstrated in the fall of 1962, with its first official trials in 1967.

The King Tiger was the heaviest and most powerful tank to see combat in World War II, and could defeat the armor of any Allied tank at ranges beyond most Allied vehicles' ability to return fire.

In 1954, the Bundeswehr submitted a requirement for a new military truck in the 1.5 ton class. The firms of Hanomag, Borgward, and Daimler Benz submitted proposals, and the Daimler Benz vehicle - the S404B "Unimog" - was selected for its superior cross-country performance.

The Jagdpanther (SdKfz 173) was arguably the finest tank hunter of World War II: it was fast, maneuverable, heavily armored, made for a difficult target, and was armed with a main gun that could destroy any vehicle on the battlefield.