The Vickers Challenger and the M48A5 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.
The Vickers Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the M48A5 Patton. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Vickers Challenger vs 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton. Operational range is 450 km for the Vickers Challenger vs 465 km for the M48A5 Patton. The Vickers Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the M48A5 Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun.
The Vickers Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 6,764 for the M48A5 Patton. Unit cost is $1.5M for the Vickers Challenger vs $0.309M for the M48A5 Patton. The M48A5 Patton entered service 8 years before the Vickers Challenger (1975 vs 1983).
Which is faster, the Vickers Challenger or M48A5 Patton?
The Vickers Challenger is faster with a maximum road speed of 56 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Vickers Challenger or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Vickers Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Vickers Challenger or M48A5 Patton?
The Vickers Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Vickers Challenger or M48A5 Patton?
The Vickers Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the Vickers Challenger and M48A5 Patton require?
The Vickers Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M48A5 Patton's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Vickers Challenger or M48A5 Patton?
The Vickers Challenger is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the M48A5 Patton at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vickers Challenger or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 420 units of the Vickers Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Vickers Challenger and M48A5 Patton?
The Vickers Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.
