Chieftain / Shir vs FV214 Conqueror
| 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 |
| British heavy tank, with 200 units built, designed to counter Soviet tanks. | |
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| 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 |
Performance Radar Chart
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.