Challenger 3
Challenger 3
Main Battle Tanks
Basic Information
Name
Challenger 3
Designation
Challenger 3
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Main Battle Tanks
Manufacturer
BAE Systems, Rheinmetall Defence
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The Challenger 3 is an upgraded variant intended as replacement for the Challenger 2 main battle tank within the British Army. The Challenger 3 is expected to feature improved sensor and armor as well as a new smooth bore 120mm main gun from Rheinmetall. The British Army plans for the upgrade of 150 Challenger 2 tanks to the Challenger 3 standard by the mid 2020s. In May 2021 BAE Systems and Rheinmetall Defence were awarded a £800 million contract for the upgrade of 148 Challenger 2 tanks to the Challenger 3 standard. The Challenger 3 is expected to remain in service until 2040.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Max Speed
57.0 km/h
Range
450.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Main Battle Tanks
Status
Under Development
Origin
United Kingdom
Contractors
BAE Systems, Rheinmetall Defence
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2025
Total Production
?
Unitary Cost
EUR €5.2 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Ammunition Load
50
Crew
4
Dimensions — Height
2.5 meter
Dimensions — Length
11.6 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
120 millimeter
Dimensions — Width
3.5 meter
Mass — Combat Weight
75,000 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
450 kilometer
Performance — Min Range
250 kilometer
Power — Power
1,200 shp
Speed — Cross Country Speed
40 kph
Speed — Top Speed
57 kph
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
ATGM & RPG Countermeasures: TROPHY (1)
Item 2
Large Caliber Cannons: 120mm L55 (1)
Item 3
Projectiles: EKE
Variants
Variant 1
Challenger 2E
Variant 2
Challenger
Variant 3
Challenger 2
Variant 4
Challenger 3
Details
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Category
Tanks
Land > Tanks
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000569
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11.6 m
Width
3.5 m
Height
2.5 m
Weight
75000 kg
Operators (1)
United Kingdom
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