KNDS Leopard 2A7 vs General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams
KNDS Leopard 2A7 and General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The KNDS Leopard 2A7 leads on range (450 vs 426 km).
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 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.
Is the KNDS Leopard 2A7 better than the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams? +
On the public specs we track, the KNDS Leopard 2A7 leads on 2 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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