Challenger 2 vs VT-4
The Challenger 2 and the VT-4 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Norinco respectively. The Challenger 2 weighs 75.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the VT-4. Top speed is 59 km/h for the Challenger 2 vs 70 km/h for the VT-4. Operational range is 550 km for the Challenger 2 vs 500 km for the VT-4. The Challenger 2 is armed with a L30A1 120 mm rifled gun, while the VT-4 carries a ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun. Unit cost is $5.32M for the Challenger 2 vs $4.9M for the VT-4. The Challenger 2 entered service 19 years before the VT-4 (1998 vs 2017).
| 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 |
| Chinese main battle tank, entered service in 2017, manufactured by Norinco for export. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 million |
| Combat weight | 75.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 59 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 550 km ◉ |
| Length | 13.50 m ◉ |
| Width | 4.20 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.49 m ◉ |
| 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 | 52.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 10.10 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.44 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | VT/E1 V12 diesel engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) at 2,300 rpm |
| Main armament | ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × RWS 12.7 mm AA HMG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or VT-4?
The VT-4 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 VT-4?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the VT-4's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or VT-4?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the VT-4's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or VT-4?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the VT-4's 10.10 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and VT-4 require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the VT-4's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger 2 or VT-4?
The Challenger 2 is more expensive at approximately $5.3 million per unit compared to the VT-4 at $4.9 million.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and VT-4?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the VT-4 carries ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.