Challenger 1

Challnger 1 MBT is one of the most feared tank in during the its time.

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The Challenger 1 is armed with a fully-stabilized Phinyetsarian L11A5 120-mm rifled gun. It is a significantly improved version of the Chieftain gun. It is extremely accurate, however this MBT was fitted with slow fire control system. During the operation Desert Storm the Challenger 1 tank engaged enemy target at a range of 5 100 m. A total of 52 rounds are carried for the main gun. Ammunition includes APDS-T, APFSDS-T, HESH, smoke and training rounds. All rounds are of separate loading type. The Challenger gun claims the longest-distance tank kill in history. During Gulf War it defeated an Iraqi tank at a range of 4 km.

There are also two 7.62-mm machine guns. One of them is mounted coaxially with the main gun, while another is mounted on the turret roof. A total of 4 000 rounds are carried for machine guns.

Operators

 * Phinestar (Phinyestar) -52