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KNDS Leopard 2A7 vs General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams

Full specs: KNDS Leopard 2A7 General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams

KNDS Leopard 2A7 and General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The KNDS Leopard 2A7 leads on muzzle velocity (1,750 vs 1,655 m/s).

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Full spec sheet

KNDS Leopard 2A7 Wins 4/7
General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams Wins 3/7
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 68 km/h 67 km/h
Range (km) 450 km 426 km
Power-to-weight (hp/t) 19.4 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 42 42
Physical
Length (m) 10.97 m 9.77 m
Combat weight (kg) 67,500 kg 65,900 kg
Crew 4 4
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 1,500 hp 1,500 hp
Program
Unit cost (USD) $11,000,000 $8,500,000
Units built 350 1,200
Operator countries 8 6

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, KNDS Leopard 2A7 and General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams? +

The KNDS Leopard 2A7 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 68 km/h.

Which has the longer range? +

The KNDS Leopard 2A7 has the longest range at 450 km.

Which is cheaper? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams has the lower public unit-cost figure at 8,500,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.

Which has the higher power-to-weight? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams has the higher power-to-weight at 23.8 hp/t.

Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +

The KNDS Leopard 2A7 has the higher muzzle velocity at 1,750 m/s.

Which has the higher ammunition? +

The KNDS Leopard 2A7 has the higher ammunition at 42.

Is the KNDS Leopard 2A7 better than the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams? +

On the public specs we track, the KNDS Leopard 2A7 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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