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Overview
The Vickers Challenger and the Challenger 2 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Vickers Defense Systems respectively.
The Vickers Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 75.0 tons for the Challenger 2. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Vickers Challenger vs 59 km/h for the Challenger 2. Operational range is 450 km for the Vickers Challenger vs 550 km for the Challenger 2. The Vickers Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the Challenger 2 carries a L30A1 120 mm rifled gun.
The Vickers Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 447 for the Challenger 2. Unit cost is $1.5M for the Vickers Challenger vs $5.32M for the Challenger 2. The Vickers Challenger entered service 15 years before the Challenger 2 (1983 vs 1998).
Which is faster, the Vickers Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 59 km/h compared to the Vickers Challenger's 56 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Vickers Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Vickers Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Vickers Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the Vickers Challenger's 62.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Vickers Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the Vickers Challenger's 11.56 meters.
How many crew members do the Vickers Challenger and Challenger 2 require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the Vickers Challenger's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Vickers Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is more expensive at approximately $5.3 million per unit compared to the Vickers Challenger at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vickers Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 447 units compared to 420 units of the Vickers Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Vickers Challenger and Challenger 2?
The Vickers Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the Challenger 2 carries L30A1 120 mm rifled gun as its main armament.
