Leclerc vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Overview
The Leclerc and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.
The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.
The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leclerc or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.