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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'''. | ||
| − | + | ==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) | |
[[Category:Armored Fighting Vehicles]] | [[Category:Armored Fighting Vehicles]] | ||
Revision as of 00:16, July 11, 2007
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| Specifications | |
| Type | Main Battle Tank |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Entered production | 1991 |
| Length | 8.3 m |
| Width | 3.5 m |
| Height | 2.5 m |
| Weight | 62.5 tonnes |
| Crew | 4 |
| Armor | Chobham armour |
| Primary amament | 120 mm L30A1 rifled gun |
| Secondary armament | 1 x 7.62 mm L94A1 EX-34 chain gun 1 x 7.62 mm L37A2 MG |
| Suspension | Hydrogas |
| Max. road speed | 59 km/h |
| Max. offroad speed | 40 km/h |
| Operational range | 450km road/250km off-road |
| Engine | Perkins Caterpillar CV-12 Diesel |
| Power output | 1,200 hp/895 kW |
| Power/weight | 19.2 hp/tonne |
| Transmission | David Brown TN54 automatic 6 forward/2 reverse gears |
The Challenger II is a main battle tank manufactured by BAE Systems Land and Armaments, in service with the British Army and the Royal Army of Oman.
External links
- Official Ministry of Defence/Army website Video of Challenger II in action (.wmv)