Challenger vs T-64
The Challenger and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Challenger vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 450 km for the Challenger vs 500 km for the T-64. The Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 13,000 for the T-64. The T-64 entered service 17 years before the Challenger (1966 vs 1983).
| 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 |
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Challenger's 56 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger or T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger or T-64?
The Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger or T-64?
The Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger and T-64 require?
The Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 420 units of the Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger and T-64?
The Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.