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Leopard 2 vs T-84 Oplot

Leopard 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 2
T-84 Oplot main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇦 T-84 Oplot
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Specifications
Leopard 2 T-84 Oplot
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 3,600 units 76 units
Estimated unit price $29 million $5 million
Combat weight 62.5 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 340 km 540 km
Length 9.97 m 9.72 m
Width 3.76 m 3.56 m
Height 3.00 m 2.28 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 2 T-84 Oplot
Main armament Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp

Overview

The Leopard 2 and the T-84 Oplot are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The Leopard 2 weighs 62.5 tons vs 48.0 tons for the T-84 Oplot. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Leopard 2 vs 75 km/h for the T-84 Oplot. Operational range is 340 km for the Leopard 2 vs 540 km for the T-84 Oplot. The Leopard 2 is armed with a Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55, while the T-84 Oplot carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The Leopard 2 has been produced in 3,600 units vs 76 for the T-84 Oplot. Unit cost is $29M for the Leopard 2 vs $5M for the T-84 Oplot. The Leopard 2 entered service 20 years before the T-84 Oplot (1979 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 2 or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Leopard 2's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 2 or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot has a longer operational range at 540 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 2 or T-84 Oplot?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-84 Oplot's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 2 or T-84 Oplot?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the T-84 Oplot's 9.72 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 2 and T-84 Oplot require?
The Leopard 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-84 Oplot's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 2 or T-84 Oplot?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the T-84 Oplot at $5.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 2 or T-84 Oplot?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 76 units of the T-84 Oplot.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 2 and T-84 Oplot?
The Leopard 2 is armed with Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 while the T-84 Oplot carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.