The British new challenger 3 tank is produced by the German Rhein Metal Corporation and the British BAE Systems. It is expected to become a powerful supplement to the British Army and the main contributor to NATOs deterrence.
The joint venture of Rhein Metal Corporation and the British Astronomical Company Rhein Metal -British Aerospace System Land System Company (RBSL) announced that the challenger of the first pre -production will be announced3 Tank deployment to Germany for testing.
This marks an important milestone in the ongoing enhancement of the British Army armored ability plan.
The news was released on January 19 through the Rhein metal -the official X (previously Twitter) account of the British Astronomical Systems (RBSL), revealing that the challenger 3 prototype car had already beenIt was sent to receive strict testing under operating conditions.
The image of the tank is also shared, allowing enthusiasts and stakeholders to see the cutting -edge technologies developing.Challenger 3 prototype will receive various tests to verify its performance and durability during the test.
According to Rhein Metal-British Astronomical Systems Corporation (RBSL), the collected feedback will help to produce another 140The tank was delivered to the British Army before the design of the Army (the total is 148 in the two regiments and 8 prototypes).
This deployment was carried out after the challenger 3 prototype car was launched at a well -known international armored vehicle meeting held in London on February 15, 2024.
RBSL Challenger 3 Project Deputy Manager Nickberchem, Nickberchem, spoke at the meeting, emphasizing the focus of the design of the tankIt is the safety of the occupant, the effectiveness and comfort of the operation.He said that he believed that Challenger 3 would become a powerful and popular supplement in British Army inventory.
Challenger 3 is expected to play a core role in the Army Armored Brigade Fighting Team, and other advanced advances with the AJAX (AJAX) and Boxer (Boxer) under the future soldiers planThe platform remains consistent.
Ajax infantry chariot
Boxer Dog
Army Armored (Main War Tank) Program Senior Personalized Colonel Wil Wo emphasized the importance of reliable combat capabilities, especially considering the recent incidents of Ukraine,"The incident in Ukraine highlights the necessity of reliable combat capabilities. The Army armored brigade battle team centered on Challenger 3 is the key to Britains contribution to NATO deterrence."
Challenger with protective sheds in Ukraine 2
The test shows that the test plan lasted for a total of 18 months, and it was carried out in Britain and Germany.Test, eventually conduct system qualification review next year.The development plan includes the development of eight prototype vehicles.
The British Army will receive the first batch of delivery products in 2027, and it is expected to achieve comprehensive combat capabilities by 2030.
"NATOs best tank"
According to the manufacturer, the challenger 3 plan will provide "The best tank in NATO is characterized by the number of digital main battle tanks with network functions. It aims to provide soldiers with transforming performance and ensure that the deterrent period of the 21st century has achieved its plan to suspend its transportation.
The prominent feature of Challenger 3 is its newly designed turret, equipped with a 120 mm L55A1 globe gun from Rhein Metal, replacing the current L30A1 barrel of the challenger 2.
The upgraded weapon has a larger artillery mouth, which improves the penetrating power. In some casesEssence
Compared with two types of ammunition used in Challenger 2, the single -piece ammunition of the tank allows the use of various NATO standard smoothbore ammunition, including the Rhein metal companys DM63 and DM73The APFSDS round of the armor -wearing tail.These artillery shells can effectively penetrate the enemys armor with a dart -dart wear body.
The tank is equipped with optical/sighting kit similar to the British Army Ajax tracks, equipped with the Tyrez Orion, day and night gunners and panoramic sights (DNGST3).Essence
This standardized system is expected to simplify logistics operation and reduce costs.In addition, the sensor is integrated into the open architecture framework, which helps to adapt to emerging technologies quickly and efficiently.
Challenger 3 is equipped with new modular armor (NMA) to enhance its protection capacity.The system uses a modular design to allow the specific part of the armor as needed to disassemble and replace the armor as needed.
In addition, it is also equipped with an active protection system (APS). This feature is becoming more and more important in modern tanks, especially for improving anti -tank guidance missiles and rocket advancementThe defense ability of the grenade.The system may also fight low -end drones in the future.
Similar to the NMA kit, the active protection system (APS) will not be permanently installed on all challengers 3 tanks.Instead, it will be installed as needed.
Britain chose Israelis loot active defense system for Challenger 3. It uses radar detection to attack the shells and then launch a blocking shell to it.
"Challenger 3" Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle (ATD) details, DSEI 2021, London, England, September 2021, rough installation installation in September 2021, rough installation installation"Valuous" active defense system
