What countries use the Challenger 2?
What countries use the Challenger 2?
The FV4034 Challenger 2 (MOD designation “CR2”) is a third generation British main battle tank (MBT) in service with the armies of the United Kingdom and Oman. It was designed and built by the British company Vickers Defence Systems (now known as BAE Systems Land & Armaments).
What’s the largest military tank?
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Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus (English: “Mouse”) was a German World War II super-heavy tank completed in late 1944. It is the heaviest fully enclosed armored fighting vehicle ever built….Panzer VIII Maus.
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| Specifications | |
| Mass | 188 t (207 short tons; 185 long tons) |
| Length | 10.2 m (33 ft) |
| Width | 3.71 m (12.2 ft) |
Is the Challenger 2 still in service?
A British Army Challenger II main battle tank firing during a training exercise. Challenger 2 is an advanced main battle tank built by BAE Systems Land Systems (formerly Vickers Defence Systems, then Alvis Vickers Ltd). Challenger 2 is in service with the British Army and with the Royal Army of Oman.
What kind of gun does a British Challenger 2 have?
A British Army Challenger 2 main battle tank. A British Army Challenger II main battle tank firing during a training exercise. The main battle tank is equipped with an L30, 120mm rifled tank gun. Image courtesy of Graeme Main/MOD. Challenger 2 Black Night features enhanced night-fighting ability. Image courtesy of BAE Systems.
What makes the Challenger 2 MBT so special?
The Challenger 2 MBT is the epitome of British tank design; a direct result of all the experience gained over the previous British MBTs as the Chieftain and the Challenger 1. The Challenger 2 is a force to be reckoned on the battlefield, thanks to competent grades in firepower and armour.
How many Challenger 2 tanks are in service in Oman?
The tank is in service with the British Army and with the Royal Army of Oman. The UK placed orders for 127 Challenger 2 tanks in 1991 and an additional 259 in 1994. In 1993 Oman ordered 18 Challenger 2 tanks and an order for a further 20 tanks was placed in November 1997.