Leclerc vs M4 Sherman
The Leclerc and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun. The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| French tank, entering service in 1992, features composite armor and an autoloader. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | KNDS |
| Number produced | 862 units |
| Estimated unit price | $17 million |
| American medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 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 | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leclerc or M4 Sherman?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or M4 Sherman?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or M4 Sherman?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or M4 Sherman?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and M4 Sherman?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.