| Name: | FV4034 Challenger 2 | M1 Abrams |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Main battle tank | Main battle tank |
| Origin: | United Kingdom | USA |
| Produced: | 1998 | 1980 |
| Unit cost: | 6 million $ | 8.58 million $ (2012) |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
FV4034 Challenger 2 and M1 Abrams
Specifications
| Main armament: | L30A1 120 mm rifled gun with 58 rounds | 120 mm L/44 M256A1 smoothbore gun (42 rounds) |
| Engine: | Perkins CV-12 V12 diesel 26 litre | Honeywell AGT1500C multi-fuel turbine engine |
| Speed: | 59 km/h (37 mph) | 67 km/h (42 mph) - M1A2 |
| Weight: | 62.5 tonnes | 62 tonnes (M1A2) |
| Crew: | 4 | 4 |
Caliber
Dimensions
| Length: | 11.5 m | 9.77 m |
| Width: | 3.5 m | 3.66 m |
| Height: | 2.49 m | 2.44 m |
Images
FV4034 Challenger 2
M1 Abrams