Challenger 2 vs Leclerc
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1998, with 447 units manufactured by Vickers Defence Systems. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 447 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.3 million |
| French tank, entering service in 1992, features composite armor and an autoloader. | |
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| 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 | 75.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 59 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 13.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) |
| Engine | Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | L30A1 120 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun |
| Combat weight | 57.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 71 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 650 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.87 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.53 m â—‰ |
| 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) |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the Challenger 2's 59 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Challenger 2's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or Leclerc?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leclerc's 57.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or Leclerc?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the Leclerc's 9.87 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and Leclerc require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger 2 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the Challenger 2 at $5.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger 2 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and Leclerc?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the Leclerc carries GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun as its main armament.