Leclerc

Tank FranceIn service since 1992

Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: France
Manufacturer: KNDS France
Designed: 1983
Entered service: 1992
Produced: 1990–2008
Units produced: 862
Status: In service
Crew: 3

Overview

Leclerc is a tank from France, made by KNDS France. It entered service in 1992; it was produced from 1990 to 2008; 862 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 120 mm. It is used or was used by France, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

Armament

Main armament: GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun 40 rounds (1 round ready to fire in the chamber, 22 rounds inside the autoloader magazine with additional…
Caliber: 120 mm
Secondary armament: 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds)7.62 mm machine gun (3,000 rounds)

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 55 t
Length: 9.87 m
Width: 3.60 m
Height: 2.53 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine
Power: 1,100 kW
Road speed: 71 km/h
Off-road speed: 55 km/h
Operational range: 550 km
Fuel capacity: 1,300 l
Suspension: Hydropneumatic
Armour: Modular composite armour SXXI version include titanium and semi-reactive layers.

Weapons and ammunition on board

M2 Browning .50 BMG

Users & conflicts

Operators

France

United Arab Emirates

Jordan

Sources

Wikipedia: Leclerc (tank), Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.