Leclerc vs T-64
Overview
The Leclerc and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.
The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 500 km for the T-64. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 13,000 for the T-64. The T-64 entered service 26 years before the Leclerc (1966 vs 1992).
| French tank, entering service in 1992, features composite armor and an autoloader. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | KNDS |
| Number produced | 862 units |
| Estimated unit price | $17 million |
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.22 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.17 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leclerc or T-64?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the T-64's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or T-64?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the T-64's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or T-64?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or T-64?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and T-64 require?
The T-64 requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander, gunner) compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and T-64?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.