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Leclerc vs M1A1 Abrams

Leclerc vs M1A1 Abrams at a glance — weight 57,400 vs 63,000 kg, top speed 71 vs 66 km/h, range 650 vs 465 km, crew — vs 4.

Leclerc main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Leclerc
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Specifications
Leclerc M1A1 Abrams
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer KNDS General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 862 units 9,200 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $4.3 million
Combat weight 57.4 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 71 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 650 km 465 km
Length 9.87 m 9.83 m
Width 3.60 m 3.65 m
Height 2.53 m 2.43 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leclerc M1A1 Abrams
Main armament GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds)
Engine V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp
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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 is more expensive, the Leclerc or M1A1 Abrams?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the M1A1 Abrams at $4.3 million.
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.