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Leopard 1 vs M103

Leopard 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 1
M103 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M103
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Specifications
Leopard 1 M103
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant
Number produced 6,565 units 300 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 42.4 tons 58.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 40 km/h
Operational range 600 km 480 km
Length 9.54 m 6.99 m
Width 3.37 m 3.76 m
Height 2.70 m 3.23 m
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) 5
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 1 M103
Main armament 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun 1 M58 120mm gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp

Overview

The Leopard 1 and the M103 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant respectively.

The Leopard 1 weighs 42.4 tons vs 58.0 tons for the M103. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Leopard 1 vs 40 km/h for the M103. Operational range is 600 km for the Leopard 1 vs 480 km for the M103. The Leopard 1 is armed with a 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun, while the M103 carries a 1 M58 120mm gun.

The Leopard 1 has been produced in 6,565 units vs 300 for the M103. The M103 entered service 8 years before the Leopard 1 (1957 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or M103?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M103's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or M103?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M103's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or M103?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or M103?
The Leopard 1 is longer at 9.54 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and M103 require?
The M103 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Leopard 1's 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or M103?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 300 units of the M103.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and M103?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the M103 carries 1 M58 120mm gun as its main armament.