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Leopard 1 vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran

Leopard 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 1
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
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Specifications
Leopard 1 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 6,565 units 6,142 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 42.4 tons 40.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 600 km 450 km
Length 9.54 m 9.00 m
Width 3.37 m 3.30 m
Height 2.70 m 2.39 m
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 1 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Main armament 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp

Overview

The Leopard 1 and the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The Leopard 1 weighs 42.4 tons vs 40.0 tons for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Leopard 1 vs 50 km/h for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Operational range is 600 km for the Leopard 1 vs 450 km for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The Leopard 1 is armed with a 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun, while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries a 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The Leopard 1 has been produced in 6,565 units vs 6,142 for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Unit cost is $0.25M for the Leopard 1 vs $0.3M for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran entered service 4 years before the Leopard 1 (1961 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The Leopard 1 is heavier at 42.4 tons combat weight compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The Leopard 1 is longer at 9.54 meters compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 1 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the Leopard 1 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 6,142 units of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.