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Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs T-64

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Specifications
Royal Ordnance Chieftain T-64
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 13,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length 9.99 m 9.22 m
Width 3.50 m 3.60 m
Height 2.90 m 2.17 m
Crew 4 3 (driver, commander, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Chieftain T-64
Main armament 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp

Overview

The Royal Ordnance Chieftain and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The Royal Ordnance Chieftain weighs 55.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 500 km for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs 500 km for the T-64. The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is armed with a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has been produced in 1,056 units vs 13,000 for the T-64.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-64?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-64?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and T-64 require?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 1,056 units of the Royal Ordnance Chieftain.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and T-64?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.