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Challenger 2 vs M60A3 TTS Patton

Challenger 2 vs M60A3 TTS Patton at a glance — weight 75,000 vs 52,617 kg, top speed 59 vs 48 km/h, range 550 vs 450 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) vs 4.

Challenger 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Challenger 2Full specs
M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS PattonFull specs
Specifications
Challenger 2 M60A3 TTS Patton
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 Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 447 units 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $5.3 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 75.0 tons 52.6 tons
Maximum speed 59 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 550 km 450 km
Length 13.50 m 9.75 m
Width 4.20 m 3.96 m
Height 2.49 m 3.84 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Challenger 2 M60A3 TTS Patton
Main armament L30A1 120 mm rifled gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)
Engine Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Both the Challenger 2 and M60A3 TTS Patton require a crew of 4.
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.