The Vickers Challenger and the Royal Ordnance Chieftain are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively.
The Vickers Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 55.0 tons for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Vickers Challenger vs 48 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain. Operational range is 450 km for the Vickers Challenger vs 500 km for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain. The Vickers Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the Royal Ordnance Chieftain carries a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun.
The Vickers Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 1,056 for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain. Unit cost is $1.5M for the Vickers Challenger vs $0.266M for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain. The Royal Ordnance Chieftain entered service 17 years before the Vickers Challenger (1966 vs 1983).
Which is faster, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Vickers Challenger is faster with a maximum road speed of 56 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Vickers Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Vickers Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Vickers Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Vickers Challenger and Royal Ordnance Chieftain require?
The Vickers Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Vickers Challenger is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vickers Challenger or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has been produced in greater numbers with 1,056 units compared to 420 units of the Vickers Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Vickers Challenger and Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Vickers Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the Royal Ordnance Chieftain carries 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.
