Challenger 1

Tank United KingdomIn service since 1983

Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: Royal Ordnance Factory
Entered service: 1983
Produced: 1983–1990
Units produced: 420
Status: In service
Crew: 4

Overview

Challenger 1 is a tank from the United Kingdom, made by Royal Ordnance Factory. It entered service in 1983; it was produced from 1983 to 1990; 420 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 120 mm. It is used or was used by the United Kingdom and Jordan, and saw combat in the Gulf War.

Armament

Main armament: Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun64 rounds
Caliber: 120 mm
Secondary armament: 7.62 mm L8A2, 7.62 mm L37A2 machine guns4,000 rounds

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 62 t
Length: 11.56 m
Width: 3.51 m
Height: 2.95 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel
Power: 895 kW
Road speed: 56 km/h
Operational range: 450 km
Suspension: Hydropneumatic (hydrogas)
Armour: Chobham composite ceramic vehicle armour

Weapons and ammunition on board

FN MAG 7.62×51mm NATO

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

Gulf War

Operators

United Kingdom

Jordan

Sources

Wikipedia: Challenger 1, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.