Challenger vs M4 Sherman
The Challenger and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Challenger vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 450 km for the Challenger vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun. The Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1983, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems with 420 built. | |
| 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 medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 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 | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger or M4 Sherman?
The Challenger is faster with a maximum road speed of 56 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger or M4 Sherman?
The Challenger has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger or M4 Sherman?
The Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger or M4 Sherman?
The Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Challenger's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 420 units of the Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger and M4 Sherman?
The Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.