Leclerc AMX Main Battle Tank

Overview

Official Name: Leclerc AMX
Year of Production: 1991
Years Active: 1991-present
Range of Productive Years: 1991 onwards
Country of Origin: France
Total Number Manufactured: Over 860
Interesting Fact/Detail: The Leclerc AMX is a modern main battle tank known for its high level of automation, sophisticated technology, and significant digitalization. It features an autoloader for the main gun, reducing crew size and enhancing efficiency.
Weapon Information: Its main armament is a GIAT (now Nexter) CN120-26 120mm smoothbore cannon, complemented by a coaxial 12.7mm machine gun and a roof-mounted 7.62mm machine gun.
Prominent Wars Participated In: Deployed in various peacekeeping and military operations, including in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and the Middle East.
Prominent Battles: Not involved in prominent conventional battles, but has been used extensively in peacekeeping and counter-insurgency operations.
Cost of Production: [Data Not Readily Available]
Cost of Ammunition: [Data Not Readily Available]
Crew Size: 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
Weight: 54.5 tons
Horsepower: 1,500 hp
Maximum Speed: 71 km/h