Post by WYATT666 on Nov 14, 2008 12:04:41 GMT
GENERAL DATA
Challenger 1
Alternative Designations Challenger, Al Hussein (Jordanian Army)
Country of Origin UK
Role Main battle tank
Date Of Introduction 1983
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Combat Weight 68 tons (62 mt)
Ground Pressure 13.79 psi (0.97 kg/cm²)
Length, Overall 37.93 ft (11.56 m)
Length, Hull 27.3 ft (8.33 m)
Width, Overall 11.48 (3.5 m)
Height, Overall 9.68 ft (2.95 m)
Height, Turret Top 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Ground Clearance 19.7 in (500 mm)
PERFORMANCE
Challenger 1
Engine Perkins Condor CV12 1,200 hp (895 kw) 12-cylinder diesel
Range 280 miles (450 km)
Fuel Capacity 475 gal (1,797 l)
Road Speed 35 mph (56 km/h)
Cross Country Speed ?
Swim Speed N/A
Fording Depth 3.5 ft (1.07 m)
Grade 58%
Side Slope 40%
Trench Crossing 9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Vertical Wall Climb 3 ft (0.9 m)
PROTECTION
Challenger 1
Armor Chobham, steel
Applique Armor Track skirts. Additional armor available.
Explosive Reactive Armor N/A
Active Protective System N/A
NBC Protection System Yes
Smoke Equipment Five smoke grenade launchers on each side of turret
ARMAMENT
Challenger 1
Type Mount Typical Ammo Load
120mm rifled gun Turret; manual loading 64.
APDS-T, APFSDS-T, DS-T, HESH, HESH practice, smoke, WP
7.62mm machine gun Coaxial to main gun 4,000
7.62mm machine gun Turret cupola
FIRE CONTROL
Challenger 1
Fire Control System Improved Fire Control System (IFCS)
Main Gun Stabilization
Rangefinder Laser
Infrared Searchlight N/A
