Challenger 2 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The Challenger 2 and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. At 75.0 tons, the Challenger 2 is 2.1x the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons. Top speed is 59 km/h for the Challenger 2 vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 550 km for the Challenger 2 vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Challenger 2 is armed with a L30A1 120 mm rifled gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The Challenger 2 has been produced in 447 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1998, with 447 units manufactured by Vickers Defence Systems. | |
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Challenger 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 59 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger 2 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.