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|primary=120 mm L30A1 rifled gun

|primary=120 mm L30A1 rifled gun

|secondary=1 x 7.62 mm L94A1 EX-34 chain gun<br>1 x 7.62 mm L37A2 MG

|secondary=1 x 7.62 mm L94A1 EX-34 chain gun<br>1 x 7.62 mm L37A2 MG

|suspension=Hydrogas

|suspension=Hydrogas

|road=59 km/h

|road=59 km/h

|offroad=40 km/h  

|offroad=40 km/h  

|range=450km road/250km off-road

|range=450km road/250km off-road

|engine=Perkins Caterpillar CV-12 Diesel

|engine=Perkins Caterpillar CV-12 4-stroke Diesel

|power=1,200 hp/895 kW

|power=1,200 hp/895 kW

|ptw=19.2 hp/tonne

|ptw=19.2 hp/tonne

|trans=David Brown TN54 automatic 6 forward/2 reverse gears

|trans=David Brown TN54 automatic 6 forward/2 reverse gears

}}

}}

The '''Challenger II''' is a [[MBT|main battle tank]] manufactured by BAE Systems Land and Armaments, in service with the [[British]] [[Army]] and the '''Royal Army of Oman'''.

The '''Challenger II''' is a [[MBT|main battle tank]] manufactured by BAE Systems Land and Armaments, in service with the [[British]] [[Army]] and the '''Royal Army of Oman'''. Although the hull and automotive parts of the Challenger II are based upon that of its predecessor [[Challenger I]], it incorporates over 150 improvements which have achieved substantially increased reliability and ease of maintenance. The Challenger II turret is, however, of a totally new design. The vehicle has a crew of four - commander, gunner, loader/signaller and driver and is equipped with a 120mm rifled [[Royal Ordnance]] L30 gun firing all current tank ammunition natures plus the new [[depleted uranium]] (DU) round with a stick charge propellant system.

==External links==

==External links==

*[http://www.metacafe.com/watch/505802/challenger_2/ Metacafe] Video demonstrating all aspects of Challenger II operation

*[http://www.metacafe.com/watch/505802/challenger_2/ Metacafe] Video demonstrating all aspects of Challenger II operation

[[Category:Armored Fighting Vehicles]]

[[Category:Armored Fighting Vehicles]]