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Vickers Challenger vs T-80

Vickers Challenger vs T-80 at a glance — weight 62,000 vs 46,000 kg, top speed 56 vs 70 km/h, range 450 vs 415 km, crew — vs 3.

Vickers Challenger main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vickers Challenger
T-80 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-80
Specifications
Vickers Challenger T-80
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 5,500 units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 62.0 tons 46.0 tons
Maximum speed 56 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 450 km 415 km
Length 11.56 m 9.65 m
Width 3.51 m 3.60 m
Height 2.95 m 2.20 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Vickers Challenger T-80
Main armament Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm L8A2 7.62 mm PKT coax MG
Engine Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel 1,200 hp (895 kW) GTD-1250 turbine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Vickers Challenger or T-80?
The T-80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Vickers Challenger's 56 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Vickers Challenger or T-80?
The Vickers Challenger has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the T-80's 415 km.
Which is heavier, the Vickers Challenger or T-80?
The Vickers Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-80's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Vickers Challenger or T-80?
The Vickers Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the T-80's 9.65 meters.
How many crew members do the Vickers Challenger and T-80 require?
The Vickers 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 Vickers Challenger or T-80?
The T-80 is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the Vickers Challenger at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vickers Challenger or T-80?
The T-80 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,500 units compared to 420 units of the Vickers Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Vickers Challenger and T-80?
The Vickers 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.