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Challenger 2 vs T-14 Armata

Challenger 2 vs T-14 Armata at a glance — weight 75,000 vs 55,000 kg, top speed 59 vs 90 km/h, range 550 vs 500 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) vs 3.

Challenger 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Challenger 2Full specs
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🇷🇺 T-14 ArmataFull specs
Specifications
Challenger 2 T-14 Armata
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Main battle tank
Manufacturer Vickers Defense Systems Uralvagonzavod
Number produced 447 units -- units
Estimated unit price $5.3 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 75.0 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 59 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 550 km 500 km
Length 13.50 m 10.70 m
Width 4.20 m 3.50 m
Height 2.49 m 3.30 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Challenger 2 T-14 Armata
Main armament L30A1 120 mm rifled gun 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun 12.7 mm Kord machine gun (6P49)
Engine Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp 12N360 Twin Turbo Diesel 1,100 kW (1,500 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Challenger 2's 59 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or T-14 Armata?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-14 Armata's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or T-14 Armata?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-14 Armata's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or T-14 Armata?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the T-14 Armata's 10.70 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and T-14 Armata require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the T-14 Armata.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger 2 or T-14 Armata?
The Challenger 2 is more expensive at approximately $5.3 million per unit compared to the T-14 Armata at $4.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and T-14 Armata?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the T-14 Armata carries 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon as its main armament.