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Challenger 2 vs M1 Abrams

Challenger 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Challenger 2
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🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
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Specifications
Challenger 2 M1 Abrams
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vickers Defense Systems General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 447 units 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $5.3 million $8.5 million
Combat weight 75.0 tons 66.8 tons
Maximum speed 59 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 550 km 426 km
Length 13.50 m 9.77 m
Width 4.20 m 3.66 m
Height 2.49 m 2.44 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Challenger 2 M1 Abrams
Main armament L30A1 120 mm rifled gun 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Engine Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Challenger 2's 59 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or M1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or M1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the M1 Abrams's 66.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or M1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and M1 Abrams require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the M1 Abrams's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger 2 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams 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 M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and M1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.