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Leclerc vs Type 10

Leclerc vs Type 10 at a glance — weight 57,400 vs 48,000 kg, top speed 71 vs 70 km/h, range 650 vs 500 km, crew — vs —.

Leclerc main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Leclerc
Type 10 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 10
Specifications
Leclerc Type 10
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Main battle tank
Manufacturer KNDS Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 862 units 117 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $11.3 million
Combat weight 57.4 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 71 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 650 km 500 km
Length 9.87 m 9.49 m
Width 3.60 m 3.24 m
Height 2.53 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) 3 (commander, gunner and driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Leclerc Type 10
Main armament GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) Type 90 12.7 mm machine gun
Engine V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) 4-stroke 22.6-litre diesel V8 MHI 8VA34WTK 1,200 hp/2,300 rpm
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the Type 10's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Type 10's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the Type 10's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and Type 10 require?
The Type 10 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner and driver) compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the Type 10 at $11.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and Type 10?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the Type 10 carries Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader as its main armament.