Leclerc vs Leopard 2
| French tank, entering service in 1992, features composite armor and an autoloader. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | KNDS |
| Number produced | 862 units |
| Estimated unit price | $17 million |
| German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 3,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $29 million |
| Combat weight | 57.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 71 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 650 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.87 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.53 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Main armament | GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 62.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 340 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.97 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.76 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leclerc or Leopard 2?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the Leopard 2's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or Leopard 2?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the Leclerc's 57.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the Leclerc's 9.87 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and Leopard 2 require?
The Leopard 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leclerc or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Leclerc at $17.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and Leopard 2?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the Leopard 2 carries Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 as its main armament.