KNDS Leclerc vs General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams
KNDS Leclerc and General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The KNDS Leclerc leads on range (550 vs 426 km).
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 KNDS Leclerc
Wins 4/7 |  General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams
Wins 3/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 72 km/h ✓ | 67 km/h |
| Range (km) | 550 km ✓ | 426 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 27 hp/t ✓ | 23.8 hp/t |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 1,750 m/s ✓ | 1,655 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 | 42 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 9.87 m | 9.77 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 54,500 kg | 66,800 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 4 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,500 hp | 1,500 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $10,500,000 |
| Units built | 862 | 10,300 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 2 | 8 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, KNDS Leclerc and General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams? +
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 is cheaper? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams has the lower public unit-cost figure at 10,500,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
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 General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams has the higher ammunition at 42.
Is the KNDS Leclerc better than the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams? +
On the public specs we track, the KNDS Leclerc 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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