Leopard 1 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The Leopard 1 and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Leopard 1 weighs 42.4 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Leopard 1 vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 600 km for the Leopard 1 vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Leopard 1 is armed with a 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The Leopard 1 has been produced in 6,565 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Leopard 1 is heavier at 42.4 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Leopard 1 is longer at 9.54 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 6,565 units of the Leopard 1.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.