Challenger 1
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SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE
Main Battle Tank
CREW
4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader/Operator, Driver)
WEIGHT
62 Tonnes
LENGTH
11.5 m (Gun forward)
WIDTH
3.51 m
HEIGHT
2.95 m
ARMOUR
CHOBHAM
MAIN ARMAMENT
L11A5 120 mm Rifled (64 Rds)
SECONDARY
7.62 mm L8A2/ 7.62 mm L37A2 machine guns (4000 Rds)
ENGINE
Rolls-Royce CV12 26 litre diesel 1,200 hp (895 kW)
SPEED
56 km/h (37 mph)
RANGE
450 km (on road)
SUSPENSION
Hydropneumatic (Hydrogas)