DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Major upgrade programme for the British Army's main battle tank, replacing the Challenger 2's rifled L30A1 gun with the Rheinmetall L55A1 120mm smoothbore gun — compatible with all NATO standard ammunition including programmable airburst and kinetic energy penetrators. Features an entirely new digital turret with hunter-killer capability, commander's independent panoramic sight with third-generation thermal imaging, modular composite armor with provisions for active protection system integration, and a new 1,500 hp engine pack. 148 tanks to be upgraded, with first deliveries expected mid-2020s.
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VENTAJAS
- L/55A1 smoothbore replaces aging rifled gun; full NATO ammunition compatibility
- New digital turret with hunter-killer capability and day/night sights
- Improved fire control system with automatic target tracking
- Dorchester armor remains among the best passive protection globally
DESVENTAJAS
- Only 148 tanks being upgraded — very small fleet for a major NATO army
- Retains Challenger 2 hull and engine; mobility not significantly improved
- 1,200 hp engine underpowered for 66-tonne weight
- Late delivery compared to Leopard 2A7/A8 competitors
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW4
TYPEMain Battle Tank (Challenger 2 Upgrade)
ENGINEPerkins CV12 (1,200 Hp)
WEIGHT~66 Tonnes
MAIN GUNRheinmetall L/55A1 120mm Smoothbore
PRODUCTION148 Tanks Being Upgraded
PROTECTIONDorchester Composite + TES Add-On Armor
FIRE CONTROLNew Digital FCS With Hunter-Killer Capability
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