MilitaryChallenger 2
Tankconfirmed
The Challenger 2 is the British Army's main battle tank. Notable for its Chobham and Dorchester composite armour, making it among the best-protected tanks in the world. Armed with a 120mm L30A1 rifled gun and featuring a thermal imaging fire control system.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defence Systems (BAE Systems) |
| Introduced | 1998 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 450 |
| Weight | 62.5 |
| Speed | 59 |
| Crew | 4 |
History
Development began in the 1980s. Entered service 1998. Saw combat in the Gulf War and Iraq. Zero crew losses to enemy action in combat. The Challenger 3 upgrade (new turret, AESA fire control) is underway to remain relevant.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| India | 80 | confirmed |
| United Kingdom | 227 in service | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — |
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