KNDS Leclerc XLR vs Uralvagonzavod T-90M
KNDS Leclerc XLR and Uralvagonzavod T-90M are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The KNDS Leclerc XLR leads on max speed (72 vs 60 km/h). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 KNDS Leclerc XLR
Wins 4/7 |  Uralvagonzavod T-90M
Wins 3/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 72 km/h ✓ | 60 km/h |
| Range (km) | 550 km | 550 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 27 hp/t ✓ | 20.9 hp/t |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 1,750 m/s ✓ | 1,700 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 | 40 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 9.87 m | 9.63 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 56,800 kg | 48,000 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,500 hp ✓ | 1,130 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $9,000,000 | $4,500,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 200 | 1,500 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 2 | 5 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, KNDS Leclerc XLR and Uralvagonzavod T-90M? +
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 Uralvagonzavod T-90M has the lower public unit-cost figure at 4,500,000 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 muzzle velocity? +
The KNDS Leclerc XLR has the higher muzzle velocity at 1,750 m/s.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The KNDS Leclerc XLR has the higher ammunition at 40.
Is the KNDS Leclerc XLR better than the Uralvagonzavod T-90M? +
On the public specs we track, the KNDS Leclerc XLR leads on 3 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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