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Vickers Challenger vs Vickers Mk.3

Vickers Challenger vs Vickers Mk.3 at a glance — weight 62,000 vs 38,700 kg, top speed 56 vs 60 km/h, range 450 vs 490 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) vs 4.

Vickers Challenger main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vickers ChallengerFull specs
Vickers Mk.3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vickers Mk.3Full specs
Specifications
Vickers Challenger Vickers Mk.3
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vickers Defense Systems Vickers Defense Systems
Number produced 420 units 112 units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 62.0 tons 38.7 tons
Maximum speed 56 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 450 km 490 km
Length 11.56 m 9.78 m
Width 3.51 m 3.16 m
Height 2.95 m 2.47 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Vickers Challenger Vickers Mk.3
Main armament Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm L8A2 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 1 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun
Engine Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel 1,200 hp (895 kW) Detroit Diesel 12V-71T 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Vickers Challenger or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 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 Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 has a longer operational range at 490 km compared to the Vickers Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Vickers Challenger or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 38.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Vickers Challenger or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 9.78 meters.
How many crew members do the Vickers Challenger and Vickers Mk.3 require?
Both the Vickers Challenger and Vickers Mk.3 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vickers Challenger or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 420 units compared to 112 units of the Vickers Mk.3.
What are the main armaments of the Vickers Challenger and Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the Vickers Mk.3 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.