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Leopard 1 vs M1 Abrams

Leopard 1 vs M1 Abrams at a glance — weight 42,400 vs 66,800 kg, top speed 65 vs 72 km/h, range 600 vs 426 km, crew — vs —.

Leopard 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 1
M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Specifications
Leopard 1 M1 Abrams
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 6,565 units 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $8.5 million
Combat weight 42.4 tons 66.8 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 600 km 426 km
Length 9.54 m 9.77 m
Width 3.37 m 3.66 m
Height 2.70 m 2.44 m
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 1 M1 Abrams
Main armament 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Engine MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW)
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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.