Leclerc

Also known as AMX-56 Leclerc

main battle tank

Key facts

Type: Main battle tank
Place of origin: France
In service: 1992–present
Wars: Operation Joint Guardian , UNIFIL , Yemeni Civil War (2015–present)
Designed: 1983–1989
Manufacturer: KNDS France
Unit cost: €16 million (FY2022)
Produced: 1990–2008 (The last unit was produced in 2007 and the production line was closed, although Nexter retains the capability to build more if there is a need)
Number span no built: ≈862
Mass: Series 1: 54.5 tonnes Series 2: 56.3 tonnes Series XXI : 57.4 tonnes
Length: 9.87 m (6.88 without gun )
Width

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The Leclerc is a third-generation French main battle tank developed and manufactured by KNDS France. It was named in honour of Marshal Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque, a commander of the Free French Forces, who led the 2nd Armoured Division in World War II.

The Leclerc is in service with the French Army, Jordanian Army and the United Arab Emirates Army. In production since 1991, the Leclerc entered French service in 1992, replacing the AMX-30 as the country's main armoured platform. With production now complete, the French operate 222 Leclercs (with 184 more in storage, for a total of 406), while the United Arab Emirates (UAE) possesses 388.