Challenger vs Leopard 2
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1983, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems with 420 built. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 420 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.5 million |
| German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 3,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $29 million |
| Combat weight | 62.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 56 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.95 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Perkins CV12 26Â litre diesel 1,200Â hp (895Â kW) |
| Main armament | Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62Â mm L8A2 |
| Combat weight | 62.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 340 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.97 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.76 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Challenger's 56 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Challenger has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the Challenger's 62.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the Leopard 2's 9.97 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger and Leopard 2 require?
The Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Leopard 2's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Challenger at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 420 units of the Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger and Leopard 2?
The Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the Leopard 2 carries Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 as its main armament.