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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'''. 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> | + | 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. |
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| + | 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> | ||
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==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 | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.armedforces-int.com/projects/armoured-vehicles/challenger-2-main-battle-tank.asp] | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Armored Fighting Vehicles]] | [[Category:Armored Fighting Vehicles]] | ||
Revision as of 23:49, February 10, 2009
| FV4034 Challenger II | |
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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 |
| Ammunition types | 49 rounds (APFSDS, HESH, Smoke, DU) 4000 rounds 7.62mm |
| 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 4-stroke 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. 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.[1] 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.[2]