Challenger vs M1A1 Abrams
The Challenger and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Challenger vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 450 km for the Challenger vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun. The Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams.
| 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 |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 62.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 56 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.95 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Perkins CV12 26Â litre diesel 1,200Â hp (895Â kW) |
| Main armament | Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62Â mm L8A2 |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Challenger's 56 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Challenger's 62.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger or M1A1 Abrams?
The Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger and M1A1 Abrams require?
The Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 420 units of the Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger and M1A1 Abrams?
The Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.