Leclerc vs T-90
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.
| 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 |
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 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 | 48.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 550 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.63 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.78 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.22 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
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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.