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K2 Black Panther vs Leclerc

K2 Black Panther main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K2 Black Panther
Leclerc main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Leclerc
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Specifications
K2 Black Panther Leclerc
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇫🇷 France
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries KNDS
Number produced 440 units 862 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $17 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 57.4 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 71 km/h
Operational range 430 km 650 km
Length 10.80 m 9.87 m
Width 3.60 m 3.60 m
Height 2.40 m 2.53 m
Crew 3 3 (Commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
K2 Black Panther Leclerc
Main armament 1 120mm gun GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun
Secondary weapon K-6 12.7mm machine gun 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 1500 hp V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp)

Overview

The K2 Black Panther and the Leclerc are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and KNDS respectively.

The K2 Black Panther weighs 55.0 tons vs 57.4 tons for the Leclerc. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K2 Black Panther vs 71 km/h for the Leclerc. Operational range is 430 km for the K2 Black Panther vs 650 km for the Leclerc. The K2 Black Panther is armed with a 1 120mm gun, while the Leclerc carries a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun.

The K2 Black Panther has been produced in 440 units vs 862 for the Leclerc. Unit cost is $8.5M for the K2 Black Panther vs $17M for the Leclerc. The Leclerc entered service 22 years before the K2 Black Panther (1992 vs 2014).

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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K2 Black Panther or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 440 units of the K2 Black Panther.
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.