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Leopard 1 vs OF-40

Leopard 1 vs OF-40 at a glance — weight 42,400 vs 45,500 kg, top speed 65 vs 60 km/h, range 600 vs 600 km, crew — vs 4.

Leopard 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 1
OF-40 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 OF-40
Specifications
Leopard 1 OF-40
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Palmaria
Number produced 6,565 units 36 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 42.4 tons 45.5 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 600 km 600 km
Length 9.54 m 9.22 m
Width 3.37 m 3.51 m
Height 2.70 m 2.45 m
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 1 OF-40
Main armament 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (57 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp Diesel Engine with 830 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or OF-40?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the OF-40's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or OF-40?
The OF-40 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Leopard 1's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or OF-40?
The OF-40 is heavier at 45.5 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or OF-40?
The Leopard 1 is longer at 9.54 meters compared to the OF-40's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and OF-40 require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the OF-40's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or OF-40?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 36 units of the OF-40.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and OF-40?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the OF-40 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun as its main armament.