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A Challenger 2 MBT firing as part of the Royal Welsh Battle Group during Exercise Prairie Lightning
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A Challenger 2 MBT firing as part of the Royal Welsh Battle Group during Exercise Prairie Lightning
A Challenger 2 MBT firing 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 15229785
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The print captures the power and precision of a Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) firing during Exercise Prairie Lightning. As part of the Royal Welsh Battle Group, this formidable machine showcases the cutting-edge technology and advancements in military equipment. Derived from its predecessor, the Challenger 1 tank, the CR2 has undergone over 150 major modifications to become one of Britain's most advanced armored vehicles. With a completely new turret, L30 CHARM 120mm gun, and second-generation Chobham armor, only five percent of its components remain interchangeable with its predecessor. Equipped with thermal observation and gunnery displays, the commander and gunner are provided with magnified images for enhanced situational awareness. The commander benefits from a gyro-stabilized fully panoramic sight featuring a laser range finder and thermal imager. Similarly, the gunner utilizes a gyro-stabilized primary sight alongside an auxiliary sight mounted coaxially. The driver's position includes an image-intensifying day and night periscope while the loader is equipped with a day sight. This comprehensive array of features ensures optimal performance in various operational scenarios. The Royal Welsh Battle Group comprises attachments from C Squadron Kings Royal Hussars (KRH), 26 Royal Engineers (26 RA) 8 Armoured Engineer Squadron, as well as artillery regiments from 19th, 5th, 12th, and 39th on Exercise Prairie Storm at British Army Training Area Suffield (BATUS), Alberta Canada. This exercise serves as an opportunity for these forces to train together in realistic combat environments to enhance their skills and readiness for future missions.
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