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Leclerc vs M60A3 TTS Patton

Overview

The Leclerc and the M60A3 TTS Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 52.6 tons for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun.

The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 8,931 for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Unit cost is $17M for the Leclerc vs $1.292M for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The M60A3 TTS Patton entered service 13 years before the Leclerc (1979 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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M60A3 TTS Patton

American main battle tank, 8931 units built, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant.
Profile of M60A3 TTS Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $1.3 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)

M60A3 TTS Patton

Combat weight 52.6 tons ◉
Maximum speed 48 km/h ◉
Operational range 450 km ◉
Length 9.75 m ◉
Width 3.96 m ◉
Height 3.84 m ◉
Crew 4
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)

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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.

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