Challenger 2 vs T-64
The Challenger 2 and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Challenger 2 weighs 75.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 59 km/h for the Challenger 2 vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 550 km for the Challenger 2 vs 500 km for the T-64. The Challenger 2 is armed with a L30A1 120 mm rifled gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The Challenger 2 has been produced in 447 units vs 13,000 for the T-64. The T-64 entered service 32 years before the Challenger 2 (1966 vs 1998).
| 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 |
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Challenger 2's 59 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or T-64?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-64's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or T-64?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or T-64?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and T-64 require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger 2 or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and T-64?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.