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Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs Leopard 1

Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs Leopard 1 at a glance — weight 55,000 vs 42,400 kg, top speed 48 vs 65 km/h, range 500 vs 600 km, crew 4 vs —.

Royal Ordnance Chieftain main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Chieftain
Leopard 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 1
Specifications
Royal Ordnance Chieftain Leopard 1
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Krauss-Maffei
Number produced 1,056 units 6,565 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 42.4 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 500 km 600 km
Length 9.99 m 9.54 m
Width 3.50 m 3.37 m
Height 2.90 m 2.70 m
Crew 4 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Chieftain Leopard 1
Main armament 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun
Secondary weapon 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial)
Engine Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or Leopard 1?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or Leopard 1?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or Leopard 1?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or Leopard 1?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Leopard 1's 9.54 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and Leopard 1 require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or Leopard 1?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the Leopard 1 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or Leopard 1?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 1,056 units of the Royal Ordnance Chieftain.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and Leopard 1?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the Leopard 1 carries 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun as its main armament.