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Leclerc vs M60A3 TTS Patton

Leclerc vs M60A3 TTS Patton at a glance — weight 57,400 vs 52,617 kg, top speed 71 vs 48 km/h, range 650 vs 450 km, crew — vs 4.

Leclerc main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Leclerc
M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS Patton
Specifications
Leclerc M60A3 TTS Patton
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer KNDS Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 862 units 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 57.4 tons 52.6 tons
Maximum speed 71 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 650 km 450 km
Length 9.87 m 9.75 m
Width 3.60 m 3.96 m
Height 2.53 m 3.84 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leclerc M60A3 TTS Patton
Main armament GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)
Engine V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leclerc or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 52.6 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
The M60A3 TTS 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 M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton at $1.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.