AMX-32 vs Leclerc
Overview
The AMX-32 and the Leclerc are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and KNDS respectively.
The AMX-32 weighs 40.0 tons vs 57.4 tons for the Leclerc. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-32 vs 71 km/h for the Leclerc. Operational range is 530 km for the AMX-32 vs 650 km for the Leclerc. The AMX-32 is armed with a 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun, while the Leclerc carries a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun.
| French MBT, with a 120mm gun, was a GIAT Industries export design that did not enter production. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 40.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 530 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.45 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.24 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.29 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 20mm coaxial gun (480 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 57.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 71 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 650 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.87 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.53 m ◉ |
| 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-32 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the AMX-32's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-32 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the AMX-32's 530 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-32 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-32's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-32 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the AMX-32's 9.45 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-32 and Leclerc require?
The AMX-32 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-32 and Leclerc?
The AMX-32 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun while the Leclerc carries GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun as its main armament.