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Challenger 2 mbt

War and the Balkans.

Only five percent of Challenger 2 components are interchangeable with its predecessor, which has had more than 150 major modifications including a completely new turret, L30 CHARM 120mm gun and second generation Chobham armour.

The commander has a gyro-stabilised fully panoramic sight with laser range finder and thermal imager.

The gunner is equipped with a gyro-stabilised primary sight with a laser range finder and coaxially mounted auxiliary sight. The driver's position has an image-intensifying day and night periscope, and the loader has a day sight.

Crew: 4

Length: 11.55m (Turret Forward)

WIdth: 3.5m

Height to turret roof: 2.49m

Combat weight: 62,500kg

Main armament: 120mm - 50 rounds

Secondary armament: 7.62mm x2 - 4000 rounds

Engine: 1200bhp Perkins-Condor CV12

Max Speed 59Kph Range (off/on road): 250/550Km