Challenger 2 vs M1A1 Abrams
Overview
The Challenger 2 and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and General Dynamics Corp. respectively.
The Challenger 2 weighs 75.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 59 km/h for the Challenger 2 vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 550 km for the Challenger 2 vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The Challenger 2 is armed with a L30A1 120 mm rifled gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.
The Challenger 2 has been produced in 447 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams.
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1998, with 447 units manufactured by Vickers Defence Systems. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 447 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.3 million |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 75.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 59 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 13.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) |
| Engine | Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | L30A1 120 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Challenger 2's 59 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or M1A1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or M1A1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 63.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or M1A1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and M1A1 Abrams require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger 2 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and M1A1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.