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Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran

Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran at a glance — weight 55,000 vs 40,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 50 km/h, range 500 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Specifications
Royal Ordnance Chieftain T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
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 6,142 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 40.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 km
Length 9.99 m 9.00 m
Width 3.50 m 3.30 m
Height 2.90 m 2.39 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Chieftain T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Main armament 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds)
Engine Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran 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-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require?
Both the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has been produced in greater numbers with 6,142 units compared to 1,056 units of the Royal Ordnance Chieftain.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.