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Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

Royal Ordnance Chieftain main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Chieftain
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
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Specifications
Royal Ordnance Chieftain T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 1,056 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.2 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 500 km 400 km
Length 9.99 m 9.00 m
Width 3.50 m 3.27 m
Height 2.90 m 2.40 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Chieftain T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp

Overview

The Royal Ordnance Chieftain and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The Royal Ordnance Chieftain weighs 55.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 500 km for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is armed with a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.

The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has been produced in 1,056 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Unit cost is $0.266M for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs $0.2M for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 entered service 18 years before the Royal Ordnance Chieftain (1948 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
Both the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 1,056 units of the Royal Ordnance Chieftain.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.