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{{AFV
{{AFV
|name=FV4034 Challenger II
|image=Challenger_2_MBT.jpg
|image=Challenger_2_MBT.jpg
|type=Main Battle Tank
|type=Main Battle Tank
|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
|ammo=49 rounds ([[APFSDS]], [[HESH]], Smoke, [[DU]])<br>4000 rounds 7.62mm
|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.<ref>Tanks of the World, by George Forty, Anness Publishing, 2005</ref> As of January 2009, two Challenger 2s have been damaged in combat, and another one destroyed by another Challenger 2 in a friendly fire incident when the munition entered through the open commanders hatch.<ref>Armed Forces International</ref>
[[File:Challenger 2 Kursk.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Remains of a Challenger II from the [[NATO invasion of Kursk]].]]
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.army.mod.uk/linkedfiles/equipment/av/challenger2/challengertwo1.wmv Official Ministry of Defence/Army website] Video of Challenger II in action (.wmv)
*[http://www.metacafe.com/watch/505802/challenger_2/ Metacafe] Video demonstrating all aspects of Challenger II operation
*[http://www.armedforces-int.com/projects/armoured-vehicles/challenger-2-main-battle-tank.asp] Armed Forces International page on the Challenger II
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Armored Fighting Vehicles]]
[[Category:Armored Fighting Vehicles]]
[[Category:Tanks]]