CM11 Brave Tiger vs Leopard 2
The CM11 Brave Tiger and the Leopard 2 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Krauss-Maffei respectively. The CM11 Brave Tiger weighs 52.0 tons vs 62.5 tons for the Leopard 2. Top speed is 48 km/h for the CM11 Brave Tiger vs 70 km/h for the Leopard 2. Operational range is 463 km for the CM11 Brave Tiger vs 340 km for the Leopard 2. The CM11 Brave Tiger is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the Leopard 2 carries a Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55.
| Taiwanese main battle tank, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant, never entered service or production. | |
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| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 52.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 463 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.33 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.39 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm 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 CM11 Brave Tiger or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the CM11 Brave Tiger's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Leopard 2?
The CM11 Brave Tiger has a longer operational range at 463 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the CM11 Brave Tiger's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the CM11 Brave Tiger's 9.33 meters.
How many crew members do the CM11 Brave Tiger and Leopard 2 require?
Both the CM11 Brave Tiger and Leopard 2 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the CM11 Brave Tiger and Leopard 2?
The CM11 Brave Tiger is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Leopard 2 carries Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 as its main armament.