Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther vs KNDS Leopard 2A7
Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther and KNDS Leopard 2A7 are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther leads on max speed (70 vs 68 km/h).
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 Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther
Wins 3/6 |  KNDS Leopard 2A7
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 70 km/h ✓ | 68 km/h |
| Range (km) | 450 km | 450 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 27.4 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 | 40 | 42 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 10.8 m | 10.97 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 55,000 kg | 67,500 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 4 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,500 hp | 1,500 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $8,500,000 ✓ | $11,000,000 |
| Units built | 260 | 350 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 2 | 8 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther and KNDS Leopard 2A7? +
The Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 70 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther has the longest range at 450 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther has the lower public unit-cost figure at 8,500,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Is the Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther better than the KNDS Leopard 2A7? +
On the public specs we track, the Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther leads on 1 of 2 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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