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Leclerc vs M48A5 Patton

Overview

The Leclerc and the M48A5 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 52.0 tons for the M48A5 Patton. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 465 km for the M48A5 Patton. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the M48A5 Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun.

The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 6,764 for the M48A5 Patton. Unit cost is $17M for the Leclerc vs $0.309M for the M48A5 Patton. The M48A5 Patton entered service 17 years before the Leclerc (1975 vs 1992).

Leclerc

French tank, entering service in 1992, features composite armor and an autoloader.
Profile of Leclerc
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer KNDS
Number produced 862 units
Estimated unit price $17 million
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M48A5 Patton

American main battle tank, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series.
Profile of M48A5 Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 6,764 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million
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Leclerc

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)

M48A5 Patton

Combat weight 52.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 48 km/h ◉
Operational range 465 km ◉
Length 9.15 m ◉
Width 3.63 m ◉
Height 3.05 m ◉
Crew 4
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leclerc or M48A5 Patton?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or M48A5 Patton?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or M48A5 Patton?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or M48A5 Patton?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and M48A5 Patton require?
The M48A5 Patton requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leclerc or M48A5 Patton?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the M48A5 Patton at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and M48A5 Patton?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.

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