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Vickers Challenger vs Leopard 2

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🇬🇧 Vickers Challenger
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🇩🇪 Leopard 2
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Specifications
Vickers Challenger Leopard 2
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vickers Defense Systems Krauss-Maffei
Number produced 420 units 3,600 units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million $29 million
Combat weight 62.0 tons 62.5 tons
Maximum speed 56 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 450 km 340 km
Length 11.56 m 9.97 m
Width 3.51 m 3.76 m
Height 2.95 m 3.00 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Vickers Challenger Leopard 2
Main armament Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm L8A2 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG
Engine Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel 1,200 hp (895 kW) MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp

Overview

The Vickers Challenger and the Leopard 2 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Krauss-Maffei respectively.

The Vickers Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 62.5 tons for the Leopard 2. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Vickers Challenger vs 70 km/h for the Leopard 2. Operational range is 450 km for the Vickers Challenger vs 340 km for the Leopard 2. The Vickers Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the Leopard 2 carries a Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55.

The Vickers Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 3,600 for the Leopard 2. Unit cost is $1.5M for the Vickers Challenger vs $29M for the Leopard 2. The Leopard 2 entered service 4 years before the Vickers Challenger (1979 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Vickers Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Vickers Challenger's 56 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Vickers Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Vickers Challenger has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Vickers Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the Vickers Challenger's 62.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Vickers Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Vickers Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the Leopard 2's 9.97 meters.
How many crew members do the Vickers Challenger and Leopard 2 require?
The Vickers 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 Vickers Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Vickers Challenger at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vickers Challenger or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 420 units of the Vickers Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Vickers Challenger and Leopard 2?
The Vickers 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.