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