Leopard 2 vs M1 Abrams
| German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built. | |
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| 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 |
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 million |
| Combat weight | 62.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 340 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.97 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.76 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 66.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 426 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.77 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.66 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.44 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leopard 2 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Leopard 2's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 2 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 2 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 2's 62.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 2 or M1 Abrams?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Leopard 2's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 2 or M1 Abrams?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the M1 Abrams at $8.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 2 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 3,600 units of the Leopard 2.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams?
The Leopard 2 is armed with Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.