Challenger vs Chieftain
Overview
The Challenger and the Chieftain are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively.
The Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 55.0 tons for the Chieftain. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Challenger vs 48 km/h for the Chieftain. Operational range is 450 km for the Challenger vs 500 km for the Chieftain. The Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the Chieftain carries a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun.
The Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 1,056 for the Chieftain.
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1983, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems with 420 built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 420 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.5 million |
| British main battle tank, 1056 units built, designed for high crew survivability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 1,056 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 62.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 56 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 450 km ◉ |
| Length | 11.56 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.51 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.95 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel 1,200 hp (895 kW) |
| Main armament | Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm L8A2 |
| Combat weight | 55.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.50 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger or Chieftain?
The Challenger is faster with a maximum road speed of 56 km/h compared to the Chieftain's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger or Chieftain?
The Chieftain has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger or Chieftain?
The Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the Chieftain's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger or Chieftain?
The Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the Chieftain's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger and Chieftain require?
The Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Chieftain's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger or Chieftain?
The Chieftain has been produced in greater numbers with 1,056 units compared to 420 units of the Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger and Chieftain?
The Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the Chieftain carries 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.