Tank battalions of the German Army 1956–2008

Tank Battalions of the Bundeswehr 1956–2008 Canadian Army Trophy winner 1989 Canadian Army Trophy team 1966, 1987|| 2 tank divisions (Panzerdivisionen) with a total of: 3 tank brigades (Panzerbrigaden) 4 tank battalions (Panzerbataillone) This list does not include the Panzerjäger (tank destroyer units), at last 39 independent and the companies to assigned brigades of the main combat forces, equipped with Kanonenjagdpanzer and Raketenjagdpanzer Jaguar 1 / Jaguar 2.

As well the tank destroyer units of the Home Defence Forces altogether 12 independent companies, equipped with Kanonenjagdpanzer and MBT M48 (90mm gun).