Challenger 3 MBT - RBSL
Main Battle Tank - United Kingdom

Description
The Challenger 3 is a new British Main Battle Tank (MBT) developed and designed by the company Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), a joint venture between the United Kingdom’s BAE Systems and Germany's Rheinmetall AG for military vehicle design, manufacture, and support. It is a modernized version of the British Challenger 2 that entered into service with the British army in 1998. In May 2021, the British MoD (Ministry of Defense) announced an order for 148 Challenger 3 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) as part of an £800 million contract with RBSL. The Challenger 3 will offer more mobility, protection, and firepower. The Challenger 3 has an all-new turret with an improved hull. The most significant change from Challenger 2 to Challenger 3 is the replacement of the Challenger's main armament from a 120mm L30A1 Rifled main gun to the 120mm L55A1 smoothbore gun. The first Challenger 3 is planned to enter into service with the British army by 2030.
Challenger 3 MBT variants:
- No variants at this time.
Technical Data
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Specifications
Type | Crew |
Main Battle Tank | 4 |
Service Since | Number in service |
Planned for 2030 | 148 |
Weapons Traverse | Weapons Elevation |
360° | - 9° to + 20° |
Dimensions | Weight |
Length: 11.5 m; Width: 3.5 m; Height: 2.5 m | 66,000 kg |
Country producer | Countries user |
United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
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