The Challenger 2 is the British army’s main battle tank

Main armament

L30A1 120mm rifled

gun with 47 rounds

Crew of four

Commander, gunner,

loader/operator, driver

Armour

Chobham / Dorchester

Level 2 (secret)

Mass

62.5 tonnes

8.3 metres

Operational range

340 miles on road,

160 miles off

Maximum speed

37 mph on road,

25 mph off

Engine

Perkins CV12-6A V12 diesel

26.1 litres, 1,200 bhp (890 kW)

Fuel capacity

1,592 litres

Main armament

L30A1 120mm rifled

gun with 47 rounds

Crew of four

Commander, gunner,

loader/operator, driver

Armour

Chobham / Dorchester

Level 2 (secret)

Mass

62.5 tonnes

8.3 metres

Engine

Perkins CV12-6A V12 diesel

26.1 litres, 1,200 bhp (890 kW)

Fuel capacity

1,592 litres

Operational range

340 miles on road,

160 miles off

Maximum speed

37 mph on road,

25 mph off