The Leclerc and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and General Dynamics Corp. respectively.
The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.
The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams. Unit cost is $17M for the Leclerc vs $4.3M for the M1A1 Abrams. The M1A1 Abrams entered service 6 years before the Leclerc (1986 vs 1992).
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.
