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Challenger-2 (United-Kingdom)

The Challenger-2 is the main battle tank in the British Army. However the Challenger-2 is based on the Challenger-1, just 5% is the same.
In addition to the Challenger-1 the C2 has 150 more modifications inclusive a new gun-turret, L30 CHARM 120mm canon and Chobham armoring of the second generation.
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The commander and gunner are having a perfect image of the battlefield thanks to Thermal Observation and Gunnery (TOGS) displays. The commander has a gyrostabilized fully panoramic sight with laser range finder and thermal imager.
The gunner is equipped with a gyrostabilized primary sight with a laser range finder and coaxially mounted auxiliary sight.
The driver has an image-intensifying day and night periscope.
The loader has only a day sight.
 

Specifications
Length: 11.55 meter
Width: 3.5 meter
Height: 2.49 meter
Weight: 62.500 Kilogram
Engine: 1200bhp Perkins-Condor CV12
Maximum speed: 59 Km/h
Canon: 1 x 120mm L30 CHARM
2nd weapon: Co-axial 7.62mm chain gun
3rd weapon: 7.62mm GPMG Turret Mounted
Ammunition: 50 rounds - APFSDS, HESH, Smoke
Ammunition: 4000 rounds 7.62mm
Average Speed: 40 Km/h


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