Leopard 2 vs T-90
| 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 |
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.63 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.78 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.22 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leopard 2 or T-90?
The Leopard 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 2 or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 2 or T-90?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 2 or T-90?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 2 and T-90 require?
The Leopard 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 2 or T-90?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the T-90 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 2 or T-90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 3,600 units of the Leopard 2.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 2 and T-90?
The Leopard 2 is armed with Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.