Challenger 2

Challenger 2

FV 4034 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank

Specifications

Country Of Origin = United Kingdom

Manufacturer = Vickers Defence Systems / Alvis Vickers Ltd / BAE Systems Land Systems - UK

Produced In = 1993 - 2002

Number Produced = 446 units

Crew = 4

Length = 11.55 m

Width = 3.52 m

Height = 2.49 m

Weight = 62,500 kg / 137,789 lb

Powerplant = Perkins Engines Condor CV12 12-cylinder diesel engine.

Engine Power = 1200 h.p

Maximum Speed = 59 km/h

Maximum Range = 450 km

Armament = 1 x 120mm L30A1 rifled main gun

1 x 7.62mm coaxial machine gun

1 x 7.62mm at commander's cupola

2 x 5 smoke grenade dischargers

About

The Challenger 2 is the crown jewel of the British armor development and was among the most advanced Main Battle Tanks in the world. It has a perfect integration of mobility, firepower and protection. The Challenger 2 is protected by the effective and revolutionary Chobham armor which was also used in M1A1 Abrams. Challenger 2 is equipped with a 120mm L30A1 rifled main gun. However some of the Challengers are equipped with the 120mm Rheinmetall L55 smoothbore main gun for experimentation purposes. The Challenger 2 could also shoot depleted uranium rounds. The new depleted uranium rounds which had a better penetration was under development. It was developed to counter the ever evolving battlefield threats.

Combat Action