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Leopard 2 vs T-80

Leopard 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 2
T-80 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-80
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Specifications
Leopard 2 T-80
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
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 5,500 units
Estimated unit price $29 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 62.5 tons 46.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 340 km 415 km
Length 9.97 m 9.65 m
Width 3.76 m 3.60 m
Height 3.00 m 2.20 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 2 T-80
Main armament Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG 7.62 mm PKT coax MG
Engine MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp GTD-1250 turbine

Overview

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).

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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.