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Arjun vs Leclerc

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🇮🇳 Arjun
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🇫🇷 Leclerc
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Specifications
Arjun Leclerc
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer CVRDE / DRDO KNDS
Number produced 10 units 862 units
Estimated unit price $7.8 million $17 million
Combat weight 58.8 tons 57.4 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 71 km/h
Operational range 200 km 650 km
Length 9.99 m 9.87 m
Width 3.84 m 3.60 m
Height 2.32 m 2.53 m
Crew 4 3 (Commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Arjun Leclerc
Main armament 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp)

Overview

The Arjun and the Leclerc are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by CVRDE / DRDO and KNDS respectively.

The Arjun weighs 58.8 tons vs 57.4 tons for the Leclerc. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Arjun vs 71 km/h for the Leclerc. Operational range is 200 km for the Arjun vs 650 km for the Leclerc. The Arjun is armed with a 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun, while the Leclerc carries a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun.

The Arjun has been produced in 10 units vs 862 for the Leclerc. Unit cost is $7.76M for the Arjun vs $17M for the Leclerc. The Leclerc entered service 12 years before the Arjun (1992 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arjun or Leclerc?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Leclerc's 71 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or Leclerc?
The Arjun is heavier at 58.8 tons combat weight compared to the Leclerc's 57.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or Leclerc?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Leclerc's 9.87 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and Leclerc require?
The Arjun requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Arjun or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the Arjun at $7.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and Leclerc?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the Leclerc carries GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun as its main armament.