Leopard 1 vs Leopard 2
| German tank, entering service in 1965, was manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with 6,565 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 6,565 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.3 million |
| German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 3,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $29 million |
| Combat weight | 42.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.54 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.37 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) |
| Engine | MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp |
| Main armament | 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) |
| Combat weight | 62.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 340 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.97 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.76 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Leopard 1's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the Leopard 1's 9.54 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the Leopard 2's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Leopard 1 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 3,600 units of the Leopard 2.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and Leopard 2?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the Leopard 2 carries Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 as its main armament.