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Vickers Challenger vs T-72

Vickers Challenger main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vickers Challenger
T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72
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Specifications
Vickers Challenger T-72
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vickers Defense Systems Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 420 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million $2 million
Combat weight 62.0 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 56 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 450 km 500 km
Length 11.56 m 9.73 m
Width 3.51 m 3.59 m
Height 2.95 m 2.23 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Vickers Challenger T-72
Main armament Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm L8A2 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel 1,200 hp (895 kW) V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)

Overview

The Vickers Challenger and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The Vickers Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Vickers Challenger vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 450 km for the Vickers Challenger vs 500 km for the T-72. The Vickers Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun.

The Vickers Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 25,000 for the T-72. Unit cost is $1.5M for the Vickers Challenger vs $2M for the T-72. The T-72 entered service 10 years before the Vickers Challenger (1973 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Vickers Challenger or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Vickers Challenger's 56 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Vickers Challenger or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Vickers Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Vickers Challenger or T-72?
The Vickers Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Vickers Challenger or T-72?
The Vickers Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the Vickers Challenger and T-72 require?
The Vickers Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Vickers Challenger or T-72?
The T-72 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Vickers Challenger at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vickers Challenger or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 420 units of the Vickers Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Vickers Challenger and T-72?
The Vickers Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.