Leopard 1 vs M1 Abrams
The Leopard 1 and the M1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The Leopard 1 weighs 42.4 tons vs 66.8 tons for the M1 Abrams. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Leopard 1 vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 600 km for the Leopard 1 vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The Leopard 1 is armed with a 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds). The Leopard 1 has been produced in 6,565 units vs 10,300 for the M1 Abrams. Unit cost is $0.25M for the Leopard 1 vs $8.5M for the M1 Abrams. The Leopard 1 entered service 15 years before the M1 Abrams (1965 vs 1980).
| German tank, entering service in 1965, was manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with 6,565 units built. | |
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| 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 |
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Leopard 1's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or M1 Abrams?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Leopard 1's 9.54 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Leopard 1's 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 1 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the Leopard 1 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 6,565 units of the Leopard 1.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and M1 Abrams?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.