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Leclerc vs Type 99

Leclerc main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Leclerc
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🇨🇳 Type 99
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Specifications
Leclerc Type 99
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 1,300 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 57.4 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 71 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 650 km 450 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) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Leclerc Type 99
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 1500 hp

Overview

The Leclerc and the Type 99 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and Norinco respectively.

The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 52.0 tons for the Type 99. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 65 km/h for the Type 99. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 450 km for the Type 99. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the Type 99 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 1,300 for the Type 99. Unit cost is $17M for the Leclerc vs $2.5M for the Type 99. The Leclerc entered service 9 years before the Type 99 (1992 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leclerc or Type 99?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the Type 99's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or Type 99?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Type 99's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or Type 99?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the Type 99's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or Type 99?
The Type 99 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Leclerc's 9.87 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and Type 99 require?
The Leclerc requires a larger crew of 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) compared to the Type 99's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leclerc or Type 99?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the Type 99 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or Type 99?
The Type 99 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and Type 99?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the Type 99 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.