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Leclerc vs T-72

Leclerc vs T-72 at a glance — weight 57,400 vs 44,500 kg, top speed 71 vs 60 km/h, range 650 vs 500 km, crew — vs —.

Leclerc main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Leclerc
T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72
Specifications
Leclerc T-72
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer KNDS Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 862 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $2 million
Combat weight 57.4 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 71 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 650 km 500 km
Length 9.87 m 9.73 m
Width 3.60 m 3.59 m
Height 2.53 m 2.23 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Leclerc T-72
Main armament GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leclerc or T-72?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or T-72?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or T-72?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or T-72?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and T-72 require?
The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leclerc or T-72?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and T-72?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.