Challenger 2 Family Dozer Blade Modification (BEMA / TWMP)

[CHARM_3]

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Hello👋 Today i would like suggest a modification for the challenger 2 and Challenger 2 TES.

This Modification is the Front Bucket/Dozer Blade that is attached on the front of some Challenger 2’s.

Officially called a Blade Earth Moving Attachment (BEMA), the Front Dozer Blade Attachment has been on British Tanks since the Chieftains (as far as a i can remember). They were Fitted to Chieftains, Challenger 1’s and Challenger 2’s.

However, the BEMA isnt the only variation of Dozer Blade. They can and have also been fitted the Track Width Mine Plough (TWMP)

Both variants (and more) are made by Pearson Engineering. A UK Based Defense Manufacturer.

(Queens Royal Hussars - Estonia - 2023)

In game currently, only one of the Chieftain’s has the Dozer Blade, and Only 1 Challenger has the Dozer Blade (Challenger Mk.3). This suggestion is looking to add the Dozer Blade to the Challenger 2’s. The Challenger 2 very shortly did have a dozer blade in game one time after an update but it was non-functional and was quickly removed so I suspect its already in the files.

Aside from that The Challenger 2’s sole purpose (like the Chieftains and Challenger 1’s) is to fight hull down and ridging. All or most sniping and proper hull down spots have been removed from the game to stop everyone from doing it so allow us to have the dozer blade so we can make our own spots and play the tank properly. It gives us that tiny bit extra protection too.

Sources
you can see the BEMA in THIS video on the Official British Army YouTube.
Pearson Engineering BEMA Device
You can see the Pearson Engineering TWMP (Number 35)
Challenger 2 QRH Equipped with BEMA and TWMP

[JamesPond1200-psn]

+1 if for no other reason than to enhance the frontal protection of the Chally 2.

[CHARM_3]

@Morvran finally suggested for you

[Morvran]

Sweet. Yes, this is exactly what the CR2s to make them fun despite their short comings

[CHARM_3]

Yh i mean the dig speed/depth is pretty bad tbh. Id do better with a plastic spoon.

[Sea_Harrier_FRS1]

Working on a similar suggestion for MGs on the Challenger 2s, i.e. RCWS and regular mg but you can swap the 7.62mm mg for a .50 cal in the modifications
I am struggling with finding pics for all, if anyone sees some pics, please DM me

[Rambolf]

Isnt this mod in the files of the game?

[CHARM_3]

Yes thats why i put it in my suggestion

[Morvran]

From what I understand. Operationally they just preferred the 7.62mm because it’s the same ammo as the coaxial gun and it just makes logistics a lot easier and 50 cal was also considered a little overkill.

For the 2F, TES and OES. 7.62mm, 50 cal and 40mm Grenade launcher are in the brochure for the leonardo enforcer remote weapon system

[CHARM_3]

Check DMs

[CHARM_3]

[PlayedStatue626-live]

+1 for any tools to give the challys

[Etheon43]

Can the Dorchester armor package on the LFP be used in conjunction with the blade? If not this won’t really provide any increased armor protection like some are seeking but still would be a neat option.

[Morvran]

Im not sure if the blocks need to be removed but

Sometimes rounds interact with the dozer blades wierdly and provide better protection than the normal armour

But its also the ability to just hull down anywhere which is rather nice

Though at the end of the day. Just make it a mod that can be optional, like on the Chieftain Mk3 and Challenger Mk2