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Leclerc vs T-90

Leclerc main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Leclerc
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🇷🇺 T-90
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Specifications
Leclerc T-90
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer KNDS Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 862 units 4,000 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 57.4 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 71 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 650 km 550 km
Length 9.87 m 9.63 m
Width 3.60 m 3.78 m
Height 2.53 m 2.22 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Leclerc T-90
Main armament GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun
Engine V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) V-92S2F

Overview

The Leclerc and the T-90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 48.0 tons for the T-90. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 60 km/h for the T-90. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 550 km for the T-90. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the T-90 carries a 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun.

The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 4,000 for the T-90. Unit cost is $17M for the Leclerc vs $4.5M for the T-90.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leclerc or T-90?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or T-90?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the T-90's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or T-90?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or T-90?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and T-90 require?
The Leclerc requires a larger crew of 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leclerc or T-90?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the T-90 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or T-90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 862 units of the Leclerc.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and T-90?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.