Challenger tank
Britain's Challenger tank balances firepower
and mobility for use in the harshest of climates and worst
terrain.
It is regarded as the world's most reliable
and technically advanced main battle tank and give British
forces hard-hitting and fast-moving armoured support.
Details:
- Engine: Engine Rolls-Royce CV12 with engine management
system.
- Weight: 62 tonnes.
- Length of hull: 8.3 metres.
- Height: 2.5 metres.
- Crew: 4.
- Range: 450 km (on road) 250 km (cross-country).
- Speed: 56kph (on road) 40 km (cross-country).
- Weapons: 120mm Howitzer, Co-axial 7.62mm chain
gun and two 7.62mm M60 GPMGs.
- Cost: $6m.
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