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Leopard 2 vs T-90

Leopard 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 2
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🇷🇺 T-90
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Specifications
Leopard 2 T-90
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇺 Russia
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 4,000 units
Estimated unit price $29 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 62.5 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 340 km 550 km
Length 9.97 m 9.63 m
Width 3.76 m 3.78 m
Height 3.00 m 2.22 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 2 T-90
Main armament Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun
Engine MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp V-92S2F
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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.