Leclerc vs PT-91 Twardy
Overview
The Leclerc and the PT-91 Twardy are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and ZMIS respectively.
The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 48.5 tons for the PT-91 Twardy. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the PT-91 Twardy carries a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds).
The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 285 for the PT-91 Twardy. Unit cost is $17M for the Leclerc vs $0.37M for the PT-91 Twardy. The Leclerc entered service 3 years before the PT-91 Twardy (1992 vs 1995).
| French tank, entering service in 1992, features composite armor and an autoloader. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | KNDS |
| Number produced | 862 units |
| Estimated unit price | $17 million |
| Polish main battle tank, entering service in 1995, features ERAWA dynamic armour. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | ZMIS |
| Number produced | 285 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 million |
| Combat weight | 57.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 71 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 650 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.87 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.53 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Main armament | GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 48.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 650 km ◉ |
| Length | 10.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.70 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | PZL-Wola S-1000R diesel 1,000 hp (750 kW) |
| Main armament | 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 7.62mm FN MAG coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2,000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leclerc or PT-91 Twardy?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Leclerc's 650 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or PT-91 Twardy?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 48.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the Leclerc's 9.87 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and PT-91 Twardy require?
The Leclerc requires a larger crew of 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leclerc or PT-91 Twardy?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the PT-91 Twardy at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or PT-91 Twardy?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and PT-91 Twardy?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the PT-91 Twardy carries 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) as its main armament.