Challenger vs Challenger 2
| 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 |
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1998, with 447 units manufactured by Vickers Defence Systems. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 447 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.3 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 | 75.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 59 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 13.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) |
| Engine | Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | L30A1 120 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 59 km/h compared to the Challenger's 56 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the Challenger's 62.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the Challenger's 11.56 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger and Challenger 2 require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the Challenger's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is more expensive at approximately $5.3 million per unit compared to the Challenger at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 447 units compared to 420 units of the Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger and Challenger 2?
The Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the Challenger 2 carries L30A1 120 mm rifled gun as its main armament.