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Al Khalid vs Leclerc

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Specifications
Al Khalid Leclerc
Origin country šŸ‡µšŸ‡° Pakistan šŸ‡«šŸ‡· France
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco KNDS
Number produced 310 units 862 units
Estimated unit price $4 million $17 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 57.4 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 71 km/h
Operational range 430 km 650 km
Length 9.99 m 9.87 m
Width 3.45 m 3.60 m
Height 2.30 m 2.53 m
Crew 3 3 (Commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Al Khalid Leclerc
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds)
Engine V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp V8X SACM (WƤrtsilƤ) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp)

Overview

The Al Khalid and the Leclerc are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and KNDS respectively.

The Al Khalid weighs 48.0 tons vs 57.4 tons for the Leclerc. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Al Khalid vs 71 km/h for the Leclerc. Operational range is 430 km for the Al Khalid vs 650 km for the Leclerc. The Al Khalid is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun, while the Leclerc carries a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun.

The Al Khalid has been produced in 310 units vs 862 for the Leclerc. Unit cost is $4M for the Al Khalid vs $17M for the Leclerc. The Leclerc entered service 9 years before the Al Khalid (1992 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Al Khalid or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the Al Khalid's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or Leclerc?
The Al Khalid is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Leclerc's 9.87 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and Leclerc require?
The Leclerc requires a larger crew of 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) compared to the Al Khalid's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Al Khalid or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the Al Khalid at $4.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Khalid or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 310 units of the Al Khalid.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and Leclerc?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the Leclerc carries GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun as its main armament.