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Challenger 2 (CR2) is the British Army's main mattle tank. CR2 is based on the Challenger 1 tank, which served with distinction on operations in the Gulf War and the Balkans.
Only five percent of Challenger 2 components are interchangeable with its predecessor, which has had more than 150 major modifications including a completely new turret, L30 CHARM 120mm gun and second generation Chobham armour.
Challenger 2's thermal observation and gunnery displays a magnified image for the commander and gunner. The commander has a gyro-stabilised fully panoramic sight with laser range finder and thermal imager.
The gunner is equipped with a gyro-stabilised primary sight with a laser range finder and coaxially mounted auxiliary sight. The driver's position has an image-intensifying day and night periscope, and the loader has a day sight.
Crew:4
Length:11.55m (gun forward)
Width:3.5m
Height to turret roof:2.49m
Combat weight:62,500kg
Main armament:120mm L30 CHARM (CHallenger main ARMament) Gun
Ammunition:50 rounds - APFSDS, HESH, Soke (Typical)
Secondary armament:C-axial 7.62mm chain gun, 7.62mm GPMG (turret mounted)
Ammunition:4000 7.62mm rounds
Engine:1200bhp Perkins-Condor CV12
Maximum speed:59kph
Info from www.army.mod.uk/equipment/23236.aspx
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
DT22AA Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank 1
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