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FV214 Conqueror vs Leopard 1

FV214 Conqueror main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV214 Conqueror
Leopard 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 1
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Specifications
FV214 Conqueror Leopard 1
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Krauss-Maffei
Number produced 200 units 6,565 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.3 million
Combat weight 66.0 tons 42.4 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 153 km 600 km
Length 11.58 m 9.54 m
Width 4.00 m 3.37 m
Height 3.35 m 2.70 m
Crew 4 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader)
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Armament & Powertrain
FV214 Conqueror Leopard 1
Main armament 1 L1 120mm gun 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial)
Engine Rover Meteor M120 Mk-1 V-12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp

Overview

The FV214 Conqueror and the Leopard 1 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Krauss-Maffei respectively.

The FV214 Conqueror weighs 66.0 tons vs 42.4 tons for the Leopard 1. Top speed is 34 km/h for the FV214 Conqueror vs 65 km/h for the Leopard 1. Operational range is 153 km for the FV214 Conqueror vs 600 km for the Leopard 1. The FV214 Conqueror is armed with a 1 L1 120mm gun, while the Leopard 1 carries a 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun.

The FV214 Conqueror has been produced in 200 units vs 6,565 for the Leopard 1. The FV214 Conqueror entered service 10 years before the Leopard 1 (1955 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV214 Conqueror or Leopard 1?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV214 Conqueror or Leopard 1?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 153 km.
Which is heavier, the FV214 Conqueror or Leopard 1?
The FV214 Conqueror is heavier at 66.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the FV214 Conqueror or Leopard 1?
The FV214 Conqueror is longer at 11.58 meters compared to the Leopard 1's 9.54 meters.
How many crew members do the FV214 Conqueror and Leopard 1 require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV214 Conqueror or Leopard 1?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 200 units of the FV214 Conqueror.
What are the main armaments of the FV214 Conqueror and Leopard 1?
The FV214 Conqueror is armed with 1 L1 120mm gun while the Leopard 1 carries 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun as its main armament.