K2 Black Panther vs Leopard 2
| South Korean main battle tank, Hyundai Precision manufacture, intended for domestic use and potential export. | |
| 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 |
| German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built. | |
| 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 | 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 | 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 K2 Black Panther or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the K2 Black Panther's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or Leopard 2?
The K2 Black Panther has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the K2 Black Panther's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or Leopard 2?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the Leopard 2's 9.97 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and Leopard 2 require?
The Leopard 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the K2 Black Panther at $8.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and Leopard 2?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the Leopard 2 carries Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 as its main armament.