K2 Black Panther vs Leclerc
| South Korean main battle tank, Hyundai Precision manufacture, intended for domestic use and potential export. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.80 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | K-6 12.7mm machine 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) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K2 Black Panther or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the K2 Black Panther's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the K2 Black Panther's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the K2 Black Panther's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or Leclerc?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the Leclerc's 9.87 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and Leclerc require?
The Leclerc requires a larger crew of 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the K2 Black Panther at $8.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and Leclerc?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the Leclerc carries GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun as its main armament.