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Leclerc vs M1 Abrams

Leclerc vs M1 Abrams at a glance — weight 57,400 vs 66,800 kg, top speed 71 vs 72 km/h, range 650 vs 426 km, crew — vs —.

Leclerc main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Leclerc
M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Specifications
Leclerc M1 Abrams
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer KNDS General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 862 units 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $8.5 million
Combat weight 57.4 tons 66.8 tons
Maximum speed 71 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 650 km 426 km
Length 9.87 m 9.77 m
Width 3.60 m 3.66 m
Height 2.53 m 2.44 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Leclerc M1 Abrams
Main armament GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Engine V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leclerc or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Leclerc's 71 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or M1 Abrams?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Leclerc's 57.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or M1 Abrams?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leclerc or M1 Abrams?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the M1 Abrams at $8.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and M1 Abrams?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.