KNDS Leopard 2A6 vs KNDS Leopard 2A7
KNDS Leopard 2A6 and KNDS Leopard 2A7 are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The KNDS Leopard 2A6 leads on range (550 vs 450 km).
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Full spec sheet
 KNDS Leopard 2A6
Wins 2/3 | KNDS Leopard 2A7
Wins 1/3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 68 km/h | 68 km/h |
| Range (km) | 550 km ✓ | 450 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 18.6 hp/t | 19.4 hp/t ✓ |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 1,750 m/s | 1,750 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Ammunition | 42 | 42 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 10.97 m | 10.97 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 62,300 kg | 67,500 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 4 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,500 hp | 1,500 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $11,000,000 |
| Units built | 655 ✓ | 350 |
| Operator countries | 8 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, KNDS Leopard 2A6 and KNDS Leopard 2A7? +
The KNDS Leopard 2A6 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 68 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The KNDS Leopard 2A6 has the longest range at 550 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The KNDS Leopard 2A7 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 11,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher power-to-weight? +
The KNDS Leopard 2A7 has the higher power-to-weight at 19.4 hp/t.
Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +
The KNDS Leopard 2A6 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.
Is the KNDS Leopard 2A6 better than the KNDS Leopard 2A7? +
On the public specs we track, KNDS Leopard 2A6 and KNDS Leopard 2A7 are closely matched, KNDS Leopard 2A6 leads on range, while KNDS Leopard 2A7 leads on power-to-weight. 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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