Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 vs Uralvagonzavod T-90M
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 and Uralvagonzavod T-90M are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The Uralvagonzavod T-90M leads on range (550 vs 450 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
Compare systems side by side
Search above to add up to five systems. You’ll get a per-spec winner, relative bars, a normalized spec profile and an honest verdict, every number from public sources.
Building a fleet? Try the Force Builder →
Full data
Full spec sheet
 Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3
Wins 1/6 |  Uralvagonzavod T-90M
Wins 5/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 60 km/h | 60 km/h |
| Range (km) | 450 km | 550 km ✓ |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 19.3 hp/t | 20.9 hp/t ✓ |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | N/A | 1,700 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 | 40 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 8.3 m | 9.63 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 66,000 kg | 48,000 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 3 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,200 hp ✓ | 1,130 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $10,000,000 | $4,500,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 0 | 1,500 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 5 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 and Uralvagonzavod T-90M? +
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 60 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-90M has the longest range at 550 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-90M has the lower public unit-cost figure at 4,500,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher power-to-weight? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-90M has the higher power-to-weight at 20.9 hp/t.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 has the higher ammunition at 40.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 has the higher engine power at 1,200 hp.
Is the Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 better than the Uralvagonzavod T-90M? +
On the public specs we track, the Uralvagonzavod T-90M leads on 3 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
Keep exploring
