Challenger 2 vs M4 Sherman
Overview
The Challenger 2 and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and U.S Army Ordnance respectively.
At 75.0 tons, the Challenger 2 is 2.3x the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons. Top speed is 59 km/h for the Challenger 2 vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 550 km for the Challenger 2 vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The Challenger 2 is armed with a L30A1 120 mm rifled gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun.
The Challenger 2 has been produced in 447 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| 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 |
| American medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 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 | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or M4 Sherman?
The Challenger 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 59 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or M4 Sherman?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or M4 Sherman?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or M4 Sherman?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Challenger 2's 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger 2 or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and M4 Sherman?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.