Challenger vs Chieftain / Shir
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1983, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems with 420 built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 420 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.5 million |
| British main battle tank, 1056 units built, designed for high crew survivability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 1,056 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 62.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 56 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.95 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Perkins CV12 26Â litre diesel 1,200Â hp (895Â kW) |
| Main armament | Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62Â mm L8A2 |
| Combat weight | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger or Chieftain / Shir?
The Challenger is faster with a maximum road speed of 56 km/h compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger or Chieftain / Shir?
The Chieftain / Shir has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger or Chieftain / Shir?
The Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger or Chieftain / Shir?
The Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger and Chieftain / Shir require?
The Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger or Chieftain / Shir?
The Chieftain / Shir has been produced in greater numbers with 1,056 units compared to 420 units of the Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger and Chieftain / Shir?
The Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the Chieftain / Shir carries 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.