Challenger 2 vs T-90M Proryv
Main battle tanks ยท ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom vs ๐ท๐บ Russia
Britain's heavily armored tank, the last NATO MBT with a rifled gun. Famous for surviving multiple RPG hits in Iraq; being upgraded to Challenger 3 with a smoothbore.
Russia's most modern mass-produced tank: Relikt reactive armor, a new turret and thermal sights. Lighter and cheaper than Western MBTs, with a three-man crew.
Key differences
- T-90M Proryv is cheaper: ~$4.5M vs ~$8M per unit.
- T-90M Proryv is far more numerous: 2,000+ built vs 447+.
- Challenger 2 is the newer design (entered service 1998 vs 1992).
Specifications side by side
| Challenger 2 | T-90M Proryv | |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | Country of origin | ๐ท๐บ Russia |
| 1998 | In service since | 1992 |
| 59 km/h | Top speed | 60 km/h |
| 550 km | Range | 550 km |
| 64 t | Weight | 48 t |
| 4 | Crew | 3 |
| 120mm L30A1 rifled gun, 7.62mm chain gun | Armament | 125mm 2A46M-5 with autoloader, ATGM through barrel, 12.7mm RWS |
| ~$8M | Unit cost | ~$4.5M |
| 447+ | Units built | 2,000+ |
Tables compare stated specifications; real combat outcomes depend on crew training, situation, support and rules of engagement โ not stats alone.