Challenger vs Type 59MII
The Challenger and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Norinco respectively. The Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Challenger vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 450 km for the Challenger vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1983, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems with 420 built. | |
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| 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 |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 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 | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger or Type 59MII?
The Challenger is faster with a maximum road speed of 56 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger or Type 59MII?
The Challenger has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger or Type 59MII?
The Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger or Type 59MII?
The Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger and Type 59MII require?
The Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 59MII's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 420 units of the Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger and Type 59MII?
The Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.