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Leclerc |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Leclerc (formerly Engin Principal de Combat - EPC) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
GIAT Industries |
| Status |
In service with France. |
| Production Period |
1991-present |
Production Quantity |
over 178 (1) |
| Type |
MBT |
Crew |
3 (C-G-D) |
| Length, overall |
9.9m |
Length, hull |
6.9m |
| Width, overall |
3.7m |
Height, overall |
2.5+ m |
| Combat Weight |
54,500kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
120mm L/52 F1 smoothbore gun |
Ammunition Carried |
40x120mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+15/-8 |
| Traverse Rate |
40/s |
Elevation Rate |
30/s |
| Gun Stabilization |
vertical/horizontal |
Rangefinder |
laser |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
yes |
| Secondary Armament |
12.7mm MG (coaxial)
7.62mm MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
na |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
SACM V8X-1500 V8 Hyperbar diesel |
Transmission |
SESM ESM 500 5F/2R |
| Horsepower |
1500hp at 2500rpm |
Suspension |
hydropneumatic |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
27.5hp/t |
Track Width |
n/a |
| Speed, on road |
71km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
431.8cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
1300+400 l (2) |
Ground Pressure |
0.9kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
550+150km |
Gradient |
n/a |
| Fuel Consumption |
about 250 l/100km |
Vertical Obstacle |
1.3m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
3.0m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.5m |
Fording |
1.0m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2x9 smoke grenade launchers |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
Welded steel armor with composite armor added. The armor is modular for easy replacement or upgrade. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
(1) The French Army is presently believed to have a total requirement of about 650 vehicles.
(2) Leclerc can carry up to 400 l of addition fuel in two external barrels that may be jettisoned. |
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