BMC Defense Altay vs KNDS Leclerc XLR
BMC Defense Altay and KNDS Leclerc XLR are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The KNDS Leclerc XLR leads on range (550 vs 450 km).
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Full spec sheet
 BMC Defense Altay
Wins 0/5 |  KNDS Leclerc XLR
Wins 5/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 70 km/h | 72 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 450 km | 550 km ✓ |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 24 hp/t | 27 hp/t ✓ |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | N/A | 1,750 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 | 40 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 10.3 m | 9.87 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 65,000 kg | 56,800 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 3 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,500 hp | 1,500 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $9,000,000 |
| Units built | 30 | 200 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 2 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, BMC Defense Altay and KNDS Leclerc XLR? +
The KNDS Leclerc XLR is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 72 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The KNDS Leclerc XLR has the longest range at 550 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The KNDS Leclerc XLR has the lower public unit-cost figure at 9,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher power-to-weight? +
The KNDS Leclerc XLR has the higher power-to-weight at 27 hp/t.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The BMC Defense Altay has the higher ammunition at 40.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The BMC Defense Altay has the higher engine power at 1,500 hp.
Is the BMC Defense Altay better than the KNDS Leclerc XLR? +
On the public specs we track, the KNDS Leclerc XLR leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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