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Challenger 2 vs Type 80 / 88

Challenger 2 vs Type 80 / 88 at a glance — weight 75,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 59 vs 60 km/h, range 550 vs 430 km, crew — vs 4.

Challenger 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Challenger 2
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88
Specifications
Challenger 2 Type 80 / 88
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vickers Defense Systems Norinco
Number produced 447 units 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $5.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 75.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 59 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 550 km 430 km
Length 13.50 m 9.32 m
Width 4.20 m 3.35 m
Height 2.49 m 2.29 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Challenger 2 Type 80 / 88
Main armament L30A1 120 mm rifled gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 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 Type 80 / 88?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or Type 80 / 88?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or Type 80 / 88?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the Type 80 / 88's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and Type 80 / 88 require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the Type 80 / 88's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger 2 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and Type 80 / 88?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.