Arjun vs Leopard 2
Overview
The Arjun and the Leopard 2 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by CVRDE / DRDO and Krauss-Maffei respectively.
The Arjun weighs 58.8 tons vs 62.5 tons for the Leopard 2. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Arjun vs 70 km/h for the Leopard 2. Operational range is 200 km for the Arjun vs 340 km for the Leopard 2. The Arjun is armed with a 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun, while the Leopard 2 carries a Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55.
The Arjun has been produced in 10 units vs 3,600 for the Leopard 2. Unit cost is $7.76M for the Arjun vs $29M for the Leopard 2.
| Indian main battle tank, 10 early units built, developed by CVRDE for the Indian Army. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.84 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.32 m ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 340 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.97 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.76 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| 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.