Challenger 2 vs T-90
| 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 |
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 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 | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.63 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.78 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.22 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or T-90?
The T-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Challenger 2's 59 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Challenger 2's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or T-90?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or T-90?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and T-90 require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger 2 or T-90?
The Challenger 2 is more expensive at approximately $5.3 million per unit compared to the T-90 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger 2 or T-90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and T-90?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.