Leclerc vs M1A1 Abrams
| 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 |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leclerc or M1A1 Abrams?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or M1A1 Abrams?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leclerc's 57.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or M1A1 Abrams?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and M1A1 Abrams require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and M1A1 Abrams?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.