WeaponSpecs

KNDS Leopard 2A7 vs General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams

Compare systems side by side

Search above to add up to five systems. You’ll get a per-spec winner, relative bars, a normalized spec profile and an honest verdict — every number from public sources.

1

Add systems

Search here or add from any product page

2

See winners

Relative bars + who wins each metric

3

Decide

Verdict, spec profile, per-spec winners

Full data

Full spec sheet

KNDS Leopard 2A7 Wins 3/6
General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams Wins 3/6
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 66,800 kg
Crew 4 4
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 1,500 hp 1,500 hp
Program
Unit cost (USD) $11,000,000 $10,500,000
Units built 350 10,300
Operator countries 8 8

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, KNDS Leopard 2A7 and General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 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 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.

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.

Keep exploring

More head-to-heads