• Challenger 3 (CR3) is a planned British main battle tank in development for the British Army. It will be produced by the conversion of existing Challenger 2 tanks...
  • The Challenger 3 will be a key player in the British Army’s Armoured Brigade Combat Teams, working alongside other advanced vehicles like the Ajax and Boxer.
  • The most significant change from Challenger 2 to Challenger 3 is the replacement of the Challenger's main armament from a 120mm L30A1 Rifled main gun to the...
  • “The RBSL team is making great strides, with Challenger 3 completing successful non-destructive testing and further capability trials are to come.
  • -Designed by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), the Challenger 3 features next-generation modular armor, advanced communications, and a powerful...
  • While firepower and protection are the main focuses of the Challenger 3 program, it also addresses mobility, thanks to the Heavy Armor Automotive Improvement...
  • Challenger 3 receives an upgrade to its armor away from the Chobham/Dorchester armor of its predecessor in favor of Dstl’s new Epsom and Farnham modular...
  • No longer manufacturing ammunition for the Challenger 2’s L27 rifled 120mm main gun, CLIP saw a single Challenger 2 fitted with a Rheinmetall 120mm...
  • This will generate higher muzzle velocities, giving Challenger 3 the ability to penetrate heavier armor at greater distances.