AMX-30 vs Leclerc
| French main battle tank, entering service in 1966, manufactured in over 3,500 units. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 3,571 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 36.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.48 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.10 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.28 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun |
| Secondary weapon | 20 mm modèle F2 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 AMX-30 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the AMX-30's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the AMX-30's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the AMX-30's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and Leclerc require?
The AMX-30 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or Leclerc?
The AMX-30 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,571 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and Leclerc?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the Leclerc carries GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun as its main armament.