This exact vehicle also holds a unique record - it annihilated an Iraqi tank from a staggering distance of about 3.17 miles. Will the Challenger 3 surpass its predecessor? Although the new tank is ...
Eventually, the program evolved into an entirely new tank design called Challenger 3. The Army began the process of upgrading its existing fleet of Challenger 2s to Challenger 3s in 2021.
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The British Steel: Challenger Tanks in Action
Since the Cold War, the British Army’s Challenger tanks have led in armored warfare, known for superior armor and accuracy. Evolving from Challenger 1 to the upcoming Challenger 3, they reflect ...
However, and here’s the beef, Challenger 3 tanks won’t be delivered for at least 2 years, and these will be for trials, not for operations. There have been offers by industry to accelerate ...