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AMX-30 vs Royal Ordnance Chieftain

AMX-30 vs Royal Ordnance Chieftain at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 55,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 48 km/h, range 600 vs 500 km, crew — vs 4.

AMX-30 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-30
Specifications
AMX-30 Royal Ordnance Chieftain
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Royal Ordnance Factory
Number produced 3,571 units 1,056 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.3 million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 600 km 500 km
Length 9.48 m 9.99 m
Width 3.10 m 3.50 m
Height 2.28 m 2.90 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-30 Royal Ordnance Chieftain
Main armament 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 20 mm modèle F2 gun 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-30 or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The AMX-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the AMX-30's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and Royal Ordnance Chieftain require?
The AMX-30 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The AMX-30 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,571 units compared to 1,056 units of the Royal Ordnance Chieftain.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the Royal Ordnance Chieftain carries 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.