The Vickers Challenger and the M60A3 TTS Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.
The Vickers Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 52.6 tons for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Vickers Challenger vs 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Operational range is 450 km for the Vickers Challenger vs 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The Vickers Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun.
The Vickers Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 8,931 for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Unit cost is $1.5M for the Vickers Challenger vs $1.292M for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The M60A3 TTS Patton entered service 4 years before the Vickers Challenger (1979 vs 1983).
Which is faster, the Vickers Challenger or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Vickers Challenger is faster with a maximum road speed of 56 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Vickers Challenger or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Vickers Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Vickers Challenger or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Vickers Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 52.6 tons.
Which is larger, the Vickers Challenger or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Vickers Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the Vickers Challenger and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
The Vickers Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Vickers Challenger or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Vickers Challenger is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton at $1.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vickers Challenger or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 420 units of the Vickers Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Vickers Challenger and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Vickers Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.
