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Leopard 1 vs Vickers Mk.3

Leopard 1 vs Vickers Mk.3 at a glance — weight 42,400 vs 38,700 kg, top speed 65 vs 60 km/h, range 600 vs 490 km, crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) vs 4.

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🇩🇪 Leopard 1Full specs
Vickers Mk.3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vickers Mk.3Full specs
Specifications
Leopard 1 Vickers Mk.3
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Vickers Defense Systems
Number produced 6,565 units 112 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 42.4 tons 38.7 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 600 km 490 km
Length 9.54 m 9.78 m
Width 3.37 m 3.16 m
Height 2.70 m 2.47 m
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 1 Vickers Mk.3
Main armament 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 1 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun
Engine MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp Detroit Diesel 12V-71T 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 490 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Leopard 1 is heavier at 42.4 tons combat weight compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 38.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the Leopard 1's 9.54 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and Vickers Mk.3 require?
Both the Leopard 1 and Vickers Mk.3 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 112 units of the Vickers Mk.3.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and Vickers Mk.3?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the Vickers Mk.3 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.