| Name: | AMX Leclerc | Merkava Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Main battle tank | Main battle tank |
| Origin: | France | Israel |
| Produced: | 1990–2008 | 1990–2002 |
| Unit cost: | 6.5 million $ (2001) | - |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
AMX Leclerc and Merkava Mark III
Specifications
| Main armament: | GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun | 120 mm (4.7 in) MG251 smoothbore tank gun with LAHAT ATGM capability |
| Engine: | 8-cylinder diesel SACM 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) | AVDS-1790-9AR 1,200 hp (895 kW) V12 air-cooled diesel |
| Speed: | 72 km/h (45 mph) | 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| Weight: | 57.4 tonnes | 65 tonnes |
| Crew: | 3 | 4 |
Caliber
Dimensions
| Length: | 9.87 m | 9.04 m |
| Width: | 3.60 m | 3.72 m |
| Height: | 2.53 m | 2.66 m |
Images
AMX Leclerc
Merkava Mark III