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Leclerc vs Norinco Type 90

Leclerc main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Leclerc
Norinco Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Norinco Type 90
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Specifications
Leclerc Norinco Type 90
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer KNDS Norinco
Number produced 862 units 600 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $5.3 million
Combat weight 57.4 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 71 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 650 km 700 km
Length 9.87 m 9.99 m
Width 3.60 m 3.45 m
Height 2.53 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leclerc Norinco Type 90
Main armament GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp

Overview

The Leclerc and the Norinco Type 90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and Norinco respectively.

The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Norinco Type 90. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 60 km/h for the Norinco Type 90. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 700 km for the Norinco Type 90. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the Norinco Type 90 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 600 for the Norinco Type 90. Unit cost is $17M for the Leclerc vs $5.25M for the Norinco Type 90. The Leclerc entered service 9 years before the Norinco Type 90 (1992 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leclerc or Norinco Type 90?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the Norinco Type 90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Leclerc's 650 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or Norinco Type 90?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the Norinco Type 90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Leclerc's 9.87 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and Norinco Type 90 require?
The Norinco Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leclerc or Norinco Type 90?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the Norinco Type 90 at $5.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or Norinco Type 90?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 600 units of the Norinco Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and Norinco Type 90?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the Norinco Type 90 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.