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Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs FV214 Conqueror

Royal Ordnance Chieftain main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Chieftain
FV214 Conqueror main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV214 Conqueror
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Specifications
Royal Ordnance Chieftain FV214 Conqueror
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Royal Ordnance Factory
Number produced 1,056 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 66.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 34 km/h
Operational range 500 km 153 km
Length 9.99 m 11.58 m
Width 3.50 m 4.00 m
Height 2.90 m 3.35 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Chieftain FV214 Conqueror
Main armament 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun 1 L1 120mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp Rover Meteor M120 Mk-1 V-12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp

Overview

The Royal Ordnance Chieftain and the FV214 Conqueror are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively.

The Royal Ordnance Chieftain weighs 55.0 tons vs 66.0 tons for the FV214 Conqueror. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs 34 km/h for the FV214 Conqueror. Operational range is 500 km for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs 153 km for the FV214 Conqueror. The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is armed with a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun, while the FV214 Conqueror carries a 1 L1 120mm gun.

The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has been produced in 1,056 units vs 200 for the FV214 Conqueror. The FV214 Conqueror entered service 11 years before the Royal Ordnance Chieftain (1955 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or FV214 Conqueror?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain 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 Royal Ordnance Chieftain or FV214 Conqueror?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 153 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror is heavier at 66.0 tons combat weight compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror is longer at 11.58 meters compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and FV214 Conqueror require?
Both the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and FV214 Conqueror require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or FV214 Conqueror?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain 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 Royal Ordnance Chieftain and FV214 Conqueror?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the FV214 Conqueror carries 1 L1 120mm gun as its main armament.