Leopard 1 vs Type 61
Leopard 1 vs Type 61 at a glance — weight 42,400 vs 35,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 45 km/h, range 600 vs 200 km, crew — vs 4.
Specifications
|
Leopard 1 |
Type 61 |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category |
Main Battle Tank |
Main Battle Tank |
| Type |
Medium Main Battle Tank |
Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer |
Krauss-Maffei |
Mitsubishi |
| Number produced |
6,565 units |
560 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.3 million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
42.4 tons |
35.0 tons |
| Maximum speed |
65 km/h |
45 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
200 km |
| Length |
9.54 m |
8.19 m |
| Width |
3.37 m |
2.95 m |
| Height |
2.70 m |
2.50 m |
| Crew |
4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Leopard 1 |
Type 61 |
| Main armament |
105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun |
1 Type 61 90mm 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 |
Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or Type 61?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or Type 61?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or Type 61?
The Leopard 1 is heavier at 42.4 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or Type 61?
The Leopard 1 is longer at 9.54 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and Type 61 require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the Type 61's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or Type 61?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and Type 61?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.
