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A line of Challenger 2s fire as part of the Royal Welsh Battle Group during Exercise
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A line of Challenger 2s fire as part of the Royal Welsh Battle Group during Exercise
A line of Challenger 2s fire as part of the Royal Welsh Battle Group during Exercise Prairie Lightning.
Challenger 2 (CR2) is the British Armys main battle tank. CR2 is based on the Challenger 1 tank, which served with distinction on operations in the Gulf War and the Balkans.
Only five percent of Challenger 2 components are interchangeable with its predecessor, which has had more than 150 major modifications including a completely new turret, L30 CHARM 120mm gun and second generation Chobham armour.
Challenger 2s thermal observation and gunnery displays a magnified image for the commander and gunner. The commander has a gyro-stabilised fully panoramic sight with laser range finder and thermal imager.
The gunner is equipped with a gyro-stabilised primary sight with a laser range finder and coaxially mounted auxiliary sight. The drivers position has an image-intensifying day and night periscope, and the loader has a day sight.
The Battle group is made up of attachments from C Squadron Kings Royal Hussars (KRH), 26 Royal Engineers (26 RA) 8 Armoured Engineer Squadron, Artillery Regiments from 19th, 5th, 12th and 39th on Ex Prairie Storm 3 in British Army Training Area Suffield (BATUS), Alberta Canada
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Credit: MoD/Crown copyright 2015
Media ID 15229787
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A powerful display of strength and precision, a line of Challenger 2s unleash their firepower as part of the Royal Welsh Battle Group during Exercise Prairie Lightning. These formidable tanks, the backbone of the British Army, are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and have undergone significant upgrades since their predecessor, the Challenger 1. With over 150 major modifications, including a new turret, advanced weaponry such as the L30 CHARM 120mm gun, and second-generation Chobham armor for enhanced protection on the battlefield. The tank's thermal observation and gunnery systems provide commanders and gunners with magnified images to accurately assess targets. The commander benefits from a gyro-stabilized panoramic sight with laser range finder and thermal imager while the gunner utilizes a primary sight with laser range finder and auxiliary sight. Even the driver has access to an image-intensifying day and night periscope for improved visibility in any condition. This impressive display takes place within Ex Prairie Storm 3 at British Army Training Area Suffield (BATUS) in Alberta Canada. Comprising attachments from C Squadron Kings Royal Hussars (KRH), 26 Royal Engineers (26 RA) 8 Armoured Engineer Squadron, as well as artillery regiments from various units. As these Challenger 2s fire in unison, they demonstrate not only their immense firepower but also their unwavering commitment to maintaining readiness for any future conflicts that may arise.
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