Challenger 2 vs M1 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, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Challenger 2 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Challenger 2's 59 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger 2 or M1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger 2 or M1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the M1 Abrams's 66.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger 2 or M1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger 2 and M1 Abrams require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the M1 Abrams's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger 2 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the Challenger 2 at $5.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger 2 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger 2 and M1 Abrams?
The Challenger 2 is armed with L30A1 120 mm rifled gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.