Leopard 2 vs T-80
The Leopard 2 and the T-80 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Leopard 2 weighs 62.5 tons vs 46.0 tons for the T-80. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Leopard 2 vs 70 km/h for the T-80. Operational range is 340 km for the Leopard 2 vs 415 km for the T-80. The Leopard 2 is armed with a Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55, while the T-80 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun. The Leopard 2 has been produced in 3,600 units vs 5,500 for the T-80. Unit cost is $29M for the Leopard 2 vs $2.5M for the T-80. The T-80 entered service 3 years before the Leopard 2 (1976 vs 1979).
| German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built. | |
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| 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 |
| Soviet main battle tank, entering service in 1976, was manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 5,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 million |
| Combat weight | 62.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 340 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.97 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.76 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| 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 | 46.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 415 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.65 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.20 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | GTD-1250 turbine |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax MG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leopard 2 or T-80?
The T-80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Leopard 2's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 2 or T-80?
The T-80 has a longer operational range at 415 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 2 or T-80?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-80's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 2 or T-80?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the T-80's 9.65 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 2 and T-80 require?
The Leopard 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-80's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 2 or T-80?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the T-80 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 2 or T-80?
The T-80 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,500 units compared to 3,600 units of the Leopard 2.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 2 and T-80?
The Leopard 2 is armed with Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 while the T-80 carries 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun as its main armament.