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Vickers Challenger vs Royal Ordnance Chieftain

Vickers Challenger vs Royal Ordnance Chieftain at a glance — weight 62,000 vs 55,000 kg, top speed 56 vs 48 km/h, range 450 vs 500 km, crew — vs 4.

Vickers Challenger main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vickers Challenger
Royal Ordnance Chieftain main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Chieftain
Specifications
Vickers Challenger Royal Ordnance Chieftain
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vickers Defense Systems Royal Ordnance Factory
Number produced 420 units 1,056 units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 62.0 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 56 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 450 km 500 km
Length 11.56 m 9.99 m
Width 3.51 m 3.50 m
Height 2.95 m 2.90 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Vickers Challenger Royal Ordnance Chieftain
Main armament Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm L8A2 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel 1,200 hp (895 kW) Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Vickers Challenger is faster with a maximum road speed of 56 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Vickers Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Vickers Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Vickers Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Vickers Challenger and Royal Ordnance Chieftain require?
The Vickers Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Vickers Challenger is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has been produced in greater numbers with 1,056 units compared to 420 units of the Vickers Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Vickers Challenger and Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Vickers Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the Royal Ordnance Chieftain carries 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.