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KNDS Leclerc vs KNDS Leopard 2A6

Full specs: KNDS Leclerc KNDS Leopard 2A6

KNDS Leclerc and KNDS Leopard 2A6 are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The KNDS Leclerc leads on max speed (72 vs 68 km/h).

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Full spec sheet

KNDS Leclerc Wins 3/5
KNDS Leopard 2A6 Wins 2/5
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 72 km/h 68 km/h
Range (km) 550 km 550 km
Power-to-weight (hp/t) 27 hp/t 18.6 hp/t
Muzzle velocity (m/s) 1,750 m/s 1,750 m/s
Firepower
Caliber (mm) 120 mm 120 mm
Ammunition 40 42
Physical
Length (m) 9.87 m 10.97 m
Combat weight (kg) 54,500 kg 62,300 kg
Crew 3 4
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 1,500 hp 1,500 hp
Program
Units built 862 655
Operator countries 2 8

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, KNDS Leclerc and KNDS Leopard 2A6? +

The KNDS Leclerc is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 72 km/h.

Which has the longer range? +

The KNDS Leclerc has the longest range at 550 km.

Which has the higher power-to-weight? +

The KNDS Leclerc has the higher power-to-weight at 27 hp/t.

Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +

The KNDS Leclerc has the higher muzzle velocity at 1,750 m/s.

Which has the higher ammunition? +

The KNDS Leopard 2A6 has the higher ammunition at 42.

Which has the higher engine power? +

The KNDS Leclerc has the higher engine power at 1,500 hp.

Is the KNDS Leclerc better than the KNDS Leopard 2A6? +

On the public specs we track, the KNDS Leclerc leads on 2 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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