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Vickers Challenger vs M60A3 TTS Patton

Vickers Challenger vs M60A3 TTS Patton at a glance — weight 62,000 vs 52,617 kg, top speed 56 vs 48 km/h, range 450 vs 450 km, crew — vs 4.

Vickers Challenger main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vickers Challenger
M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS Patton
Specifications
Vickers Challenger M60A3 TTS Patton
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 Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 420 units 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 62.0 tons 52.6 tons
Maximum speed 56 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 450 km 450 km
Length 11.56 m 9.75 m
Width 3.51 m 3.96 m
Height 2.95 m 3.84 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Vickers Challenger M60A3 TTS Patton
Main armament Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm L8A2 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)
Engine Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel 1,200 hp (895 kW) Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.