Arjun vs Challenger 2
Arjun vs Challenger 2 at a glance — weight 58,800 vs 75,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 59 km/h, range 200 vs 550 km, crew 4 vs —.
Specifications
|
Arjun |
Challenger 2 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇳 India |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Main Battle Tank |
Main Battle Tank |
| Type |
Heavy Main Battle Tank |
Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer |
CVRDE / DRDO |
Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced |
10 units |
447 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$7.8 million |
$5.3 million |
| Combat weight |
58.8 tons |
75.0 tons |
| Maximum speed |
72 km/h |
59 km/h |
| Operational range |
200 km |
550 km |
| Length |
9.99 m |
13.50 m |
| Width |
3.84 m |
4.20 m |
| Height |
2.32 m |
2.49 m |
| Crew |
4 |
4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Arjun |
Challenger 2 |
| Main armament |
1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun |
L30A1 120 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon |
1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun |
| Engine |
MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp |
Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Arjun or Challenger 2?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Challenger 2's 59 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the Arjun's 58.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the Arjun's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and Challenger 2 require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the Arjun's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Arjun or Challenger 2?
The Arjun is more expensive at approximately $7.8 million per unit compared to the Challenger 2 at $5.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 447 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and Challenger 2?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the Challenger 2 carries L30A1 120 mm rifled gun as its main armament.
