Challenger 2 vs K2 Black Panther
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Challenger 2 K2 Black Panther
Origin country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category
Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type
Heavy Main Battle Tank
Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer
Vickers Defense Systems
Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries
Number produced
447 units
440 units
Estimated unit price
$5.3 million
$8.5 million
Combat weight
75.0 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed
59 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range
550 km 430 km
Length
13.50 m 10.80 m
Width
4.20 m 3.60 m
Height
2.49 m 2.40 m
Crew
4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver)
3
Challenger 2 K2 Black Panther
Main armament
L30A1 120 mm rifled gun
1 120mm gun
Secondary weapon
7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun
K-6 12.7mm machine gun
Engine
Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
Overview The Challenger 2 and the K2 Black Panther are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries respectively.
The Challenger 2 weighs 75.0 tons vs 55.0 tons for the K2 Black Panther. Top speed is 59 km/h for the Challenger 2 vs 70 km/h for the K2 Black Panther. Operational range is 550 km for the Challenger 2 vs 430 km for the K2 Black Panther. The Challenger 2 is armed with a L30A1 120 mm rifled gun , while the K2 Black Panther carries a 1 120mm gun .
The Challenger 2 has been produced in 447 units vs 440 for the K2 Black Panther. Unit cost is $5.32M for the Challenger 2 vs $8.5M for the K2 Black Panther. The Challenger 2 entered service 16 years before the K2 Black Panther (1998 vs 2014 ).
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Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Challenger 2's 59 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or K2 Black Panther?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the K2 Black Panther's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or K2 Black Panther?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the K2 Black Panther's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or K2 Black Panther?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the K2 Black Panther's 10.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and K2 Black Panther require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger 2 or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the Challenger 2 at $5.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger 2 or K2 Black Panther?
The Challenger 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 447 units compared to 440 units of the K2 Black Panther.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and K2 Black Panther?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the K2 Black Panther carries 1 120mm gun as its main armament.
