Challenger vs T-80
| 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 main battle tank, entering service in 1976, was manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 5,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 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 | 46.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 415 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.65 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.20 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | GTD-1250 turbine |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax MG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger or T-80?
The T-80 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-80?
The Challenger has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the T-80's 415 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger or T-80?
The Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-80's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger or T-80?
The Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the T-80's 9.65 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger and T-80 require?
The Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-80's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger or T-80?
The T-80 is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the Challenger at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger or T-80?
The T-80 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,500 units compared to 420 units of the Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger and T-80?
The Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the T-80 carries 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun as its main armament.