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Overview
The Challenger 2 and the M60A3 TTS Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.
The Challenger 2 weighs 75.0 tons vs 52.6 tons for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Top speed is 59 km/h for the Challenger 2 vs 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Operational range is 550 km for the Challenger 2 vs 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The Challenger 2 is armed with a L30A1 120 mm rifled gun, while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun.
The Challenger 2 has been produced in 447 units vs 8,931 for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Unit cost is $5.32M for the Challenger 2 vs $1.292M for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The M60A3 TTS Patton entered service 19 years before the Challenger 2 (1979 vs 1998).
Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Challenger 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 59 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 52.6 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger 2 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Challenger 2 is more expensive at approximately $5.3 million per unit compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton at $1.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger 2 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.
