Altay vs Leclerc
Overview
The Altay and the Leclerc are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by BMC and KNDS respectively.
The Altay weighs 65.0 tons vs 57.4 tons for the Leclerc. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 71 km/h for the Leclerc. Operational range is 450 km for the Altay vs 650 km for the Leclerc. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the Leclerc carries a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun.
The Altay has been produced in 7 units vs 862 for the Leclerc. Unit cost is $11.75M for the Altay vs $17M for the Leclerc. The Leclerc entered service 33 years before the Altay (1992 vs 2025).
| Turkish main battle tank, scheduled for 2025 service, manufactured by BMC with seven units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | BMC |
| Number produced | 7 units |
| Estimated unit price | $11.8 million |
| French tank, entering service in 1992, features composite armor and an autoloader. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | KNDS |
| Number produced | 862 units |
| Estimated unit price | $17 million |
| Combat weight | 65.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 450 km ◉ |
| Length | 10.30 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.90 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | BMC Power BATU V12 4-short stroke, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel, 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) |
| Main armament | MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon |
| Secondary weapon | Remote controlled weapon station equipped with 12.7 mm / 7.62 mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 57.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 71 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 650 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.87 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.53 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Main armament | GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Altay or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the Altay's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Altay's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or Leclerc?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leclerc's 57.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or Leclerc?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the Leclerc's 9.87 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and Leclerc require?
The Altay requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Altay or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the Altay at $11.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and Leclerc?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the Leclerc carries GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun as its main armament.