Challenger 2 vs Chieftain
Overview
The Challenger 2 and the Chieftain are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively.
The Challenger 2 weighs 75.0 tons vs 55.0 tons for the Chieftain. Top speed is 59 km/h for the Challenger 2 vs 48 km/h for the Chieftain. Operational range is 550 km for the Challenger 2 vs 500 km for the Chieftain. The Challenger 2 is armed with a L30A1 120 mm rifled gun, while the Chieftain carries a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun.
The Challenger 2 has been produced in 447 units vs 1,056 for the Chieftain.
| 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 |
| British main battle tank, 1056 units built, designed for high crew survivability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 1,056 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or Chieftain?
The Challenger 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 59 km/h compared to the Chieftain's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or Chieftain?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Chieftain's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or Chieftain?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the Chieftain's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or Chieftain?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the Chieftain's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and Chieftain require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the Chieftain's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger 2 or Chieftain?
The Chieftain has been produced in greater numbers with 1,056 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and Chieftain?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the Chieftain carries 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.