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Leopard 2 vs PT-91 Twardy

Leopard 2 vs PT-91 Twardy at a glance β€” weight 62,500 vs 48,500 kg, top speed 70 vs 70 km/h, range 340 vs 650 km, crew 4 vs 3.

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Specifications
Leopard 2 PT-91 Twardy
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei ZMIS
Number produced 3,600 units 285 units
Estimated unit price $29 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 62.5 tons 48.5 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 340 km 650 km
Length 9.97 m 10.00 m
Width 3.76 m 3.70 m
Height 3.00 m 2.60 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 2 PT-91 Twardy
Main armament Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 1 Γ— ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds)
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG 1 Γ— 7.62mm FN MAG coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2,000 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp PZL-Wola S-1000R diesel 1,000 hp (750 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 2 or PT-91 Twardy?
Both the Leopard 2 and PT-91 Twardy have a maximum road speed of 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 2 or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 2 or PT-91 Twardy?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 48.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 2 or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the Leopard 2's 9.97 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 2 and PT-91 Twardy require?
The Leopard 2 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the PT-91 Twardy.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 2 or PT-91 Twardy?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the PT-91 Twardy at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 2 or PT-91 Twardy?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 2 and PT-91 Twardy?
The Leopard 2 is armed with Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 while the PT-91 Twardy carries 1 Γ— ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) as its main armament.