The Vickers Challenger and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and General Dynamics Corp. respectively.
The Vickers Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Vickers Challenger vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 450 km for the Vickers Challenger vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The Vickers 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 Vickers Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams. Unit cost is $1.5M for the Vickers Challenger vs $4.3M for the M1A1 Abrams. The Vickers Challenger entered service 3 years before the M1A1 Abrams (1983 vs 1986).
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.
