Challenger
Challenger
Main Battle Tanks
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Basic Information
Name
Challenger
Designation
Challenger
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Main Battle Tanks
Manufacturer
Alvis Plc
Date of Introduction
1983
Description
The Challenger is a derivative of the Chieftain main battle tank modified to produce the Shir for Iran. After Iran's 1979 revolution, the Shir project was taken over by the British Army a redesigned as the Challenger. The Challenger replaced the Chieftain as the iron fists of the British Army. It features a more powerful engine, rated at 1,200 hp, and improved protection thanks to its Chobham armor.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
120 millimeter (120mm)
Max Speed
56.2 km/h
Range
450.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Main Battle Tanks
Status
Cancelled
Origin
United Kingdom
Contractor
Alvis Plc
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Ammunition Load
50
Crew
4
Dimensions — Height
2.5 meter
Dimensions — Length
11.6 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
120 millimeter
Dimensions — Width
3.5 meter
Mass — Combat Weight
62,500 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
450 kilometer
Performance — Min Range
250 kilometer
Power — Power
1,500 shp
Speed — Cross Country Speed
11.1 mps
Speed — Top Speed
15.6 mps
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Large Caliber Cannons: L30 (1)
Variants
Variant 1
Challenger 2E
Variant 2
Challenger
Variant 3
Challenger 2
Variant 4
Challenger 3
Details
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Category
Tanks
Land > Tanks
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000569
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11.6 m
Width
3.5 m
Height
2.5 m
Weight
62500 kg
Related Equipment (2)
Variant
Operators (3)
United Kingdom
Iran
Jordan
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