Leclerc vs Type 90
| French tank, entering service in 1992, features composite armor and an autoloader. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | KNDS |
| Number produced | 862 units |
| Estimated unit price | $17 million |
| Japanese main battle tank, 120 units built, designed for defense against potential Soviet invasion. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 57.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 71 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 650 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.87 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.53 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 50.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.90 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.55 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leclerc or Type 90?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the Type 90's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or Type 90?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or Type 90?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the Type 90's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or Type 90?
The Type 90 is longer at 9.90 meters compared to the Leclerc's 9.87 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and Type 90 require?
The Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or Type 90?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 120 units of the Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and Type 90?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.