Arjun vs Leopard 2
| Indian main battle tank, 10 early units built, developed by CVRDE for the Indian Army. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | CVRDE / DRDO |
| Number produced | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7.8 million |
| German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 3,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $29 million |
| Combat weight | 58.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.32 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 62.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 340 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.97 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.76 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Arjun or Leopard 2?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Leopard 2's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 has a longer operational range at 340 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the Arjun's 58.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or Leopard 2?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Leopard 2's 9.97 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and Leopard 2 require?
Both the Arjun and Leopard 2 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Arjun or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Arjun at $7.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and Leopard 2?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the Leopard 2 carries Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 as its main armament.