Chieftain / Shir vs FV214 Conqueror

British main battle tank, 1056 units built, designed for high crew survivability.
Profile of Chieftain / Shir
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
British heavy tank, with 200 units built, designed to counter Soviet tanks.
Profile of FV214 Conqueror
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory
Number produced 200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
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
Combat weight 66.0 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 34 km/h â—‰
Operational range 153 km â—‰
Length 11.58 m â—‰
Width 4.00 m â—‰
Height 3.35 m â—‰
Crew 4
Engine Rover Meteor M120 Mk-1 V-12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp
Main armament 1 L1 120mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Chieftain / Shir or FV214 Conqueror?
The Chieftain / Shir is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Chieftain / Shir or FV214 Conqueror?
The Chieftain / Shir has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 153 km.
Which is heavier, the Chieftain / Shir or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror is heavier at 66.0 tons combat weight compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Chieftain / Shir or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror is longer at 11.58 meters compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Chieftain / Shir and FV214 Conqueror require?
Both the Chieftain / Shir and FV214 Conqueror require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chieftain / Shir or FV214 Conqueror?
The Chieftain / Shir has been produced in greater numbers with 1,056 units compared to 200 units of the FV214 Conqueror.
What are the main armaments of the Chieftain / Shir and FV214 Conqueror?
The Chieftain / Shir is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the FV214 Conqueror carries 1 L1 120mm gun as its main armament.