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Vickers Challenger vs M1A1 Abrams

Vickers Challenger vs M1A1 Abrams at a glance — weight 62,000 vs 63,000 kg, top speed 56 vs 66 km/h, range 450 vs 465 km, crew — vs 4.

Vickers Challenger main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vickers Challenger
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Specifications
Vickers Challenger M1A1 Abrams
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vickers Defense Systems General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 420 units 9,200 units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million $4.3 million
Combat weight 62.0 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 56 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 450 km 465 km
Length 11.56 m 9.83 m
Width 3.51 m 3.65 m
Height 2.95 m 2.43 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Vickers Challenger M1A1 Abrams
Main armament Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm L8A2 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds)
Engine Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel 1,200 hp (895 kW) AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Vickers Challenger or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Vickers Challenger's 56 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Vickers Challenger or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Vickers Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Vickers Challenger or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Vickers Challenger's 62.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Vickers Challenger or M1A1 Abrams?
The Vickers Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Vickers Challenger and M1A1 Abrams require?
The Vickers Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Vickers Challenger or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Vickers Challenger at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vickers Challenger or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 420 units of the Vickers Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Vickers Challenger and M1A1 Abrams?
The Vickers 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.