Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 vs KNDS Leopard 2A7
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 Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3
Wins 1/7 |  KNDS Leopard 2A7
Wins 6/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 60 km/h | 68 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 450 km | 450 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 19.3 hp/t | 19.4 hp/t ✓ |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | — | 1,750 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 | 42 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 8.3 m | 10.97 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 66,000 kg | 67,500 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 4 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,200 hp | 1,500 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $10,000,000 ✓ | $11,000,000 |
| Units built | 0 | 350 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 8 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 and KNDS Leopard 2A7? +
The KNDS Leopard 2A7 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 68 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 has the longest range at 450 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 10,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional — defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
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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