- Dimensions and Comparison. The Challenger 2 spans a length of 8.3 meters (or 27 feet 3 inches) and a width of approximately 3.5 meters (or 11 feet 6 inches).
- Challenger 2 entered service with the British Army in June 1998 seeing operational service in Kosovo and Bosnia.
- This has culminated in an upgraded design, known as Challenger 3, which is set to gradually replace Challenger 2 from 2027.[18].
- For comparison, T-72 used by both Ukrainian and russian forces can do the same in 20 seconds. Specifications of the Challenger 2 FV4034.
- Following the issue of a staff requirement for a next-generation tank, Vickers formally submitted its plans for Challenger 2 to the British Ministry of Defense.
- Notably, the Challenger 2's reverse speed is quite comfortable, with the vehicle capable of up to 36 km/h (RB/SB) backwards thanks to the two reverse gears.
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- Challenger 2 replaced Challenger 1 in service with the British Army and is also used by the Royal Army of Oman.
- The FV4034 Challenger 2 (MOD designation "CR2") is a British main battle tank (MBT) in service with the armies of the United Kingdom and Oman.
- Oman is the only known operator of the Challenger 2 outside the UK. A contract was secured for 18 Challenger in 1993 and 20 more in November 1997.
Challenger 2
Genel bilgiler
Birleşik Krallık ve Umman orduları ile birlikte hizmet veren bir İngiliz ana muharebe tankıdır. İngiliz şirketi Vickers Defense Systems tarafından tasarlanmış ve üretilmiştir. 1998 yılında ilk kez servise girmiş ve 2035 yılına kadar kara kuvvetlerinin ana muharebe tankı olarak görevini icra etmesi planlanmaktadır.
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