Greetings there I’m Duckmartin. This thread has been created to be the center point of gathering any publicly available technical date from brochures, pictures, videos e.g are any discussions regarding challenger 3 development from its technology demonstrator, prototypes to the eventual production challenger 3 it’s self.
Feel free to discuss away but please do keep things on topic and also DO NOT UPLOAD ANY CLASSIFIED INFORMATION WHAT SO EVER
(Picture of Challenger 3 Prototype 4 with EPSOM add-on Amour tiles 2025)
Challenger 3 MBT Technical Data.
Crew - 4 a Commander, Gunner, Loader and Driver.
Weight - 66 tonnes
Mobility.
Engine - CV12-9A 26.1 litter V12 diesel, the exact horsepower is a point of discussion, with a confirmed output of at least 1,200 hp and some sources suggesting it could be upgraded to 1,500 hp.
Transmission - TN54E
Suspension - 3rd gen hygrogas suspension
Max speed - 37mph with a potential higher top speed of possibly 59 mph ?? And Off-road performance is expected to be significantly improved due to the new 3rd gen hygrogas suspension.
Power to weight ratio - Approximately 18.18 hp/ton (based on 1,200 hp) to 22.7 hp/ton (based on 1,500 hp).
Armament.
Gun - L55A1 120mm smoothbore gun
Elevation and depresion -10 to +20
Ammo capacity - 31 round’s with 15 rounds in the turret and 16 in the hull.
Ammunition
. DM63A1 APFSDS
. DM73 APFSDS
. DM83 APFSDS
. DM11 Programmable HE Ammunition
Secondary gun - 1× 7.62 L8A2 1× 7.62 mm L37A2 loaders machine gun
Thermals Sights - Yes and will be 3rd Gen
Fire Control - The new fire control system for challenger 3 incorporates new stabilised sights for both the commander and the gunner, featuring third-generation thermal imaging for enhanced day and night operations. It also includes an advanced automatic target detection and tracking system, which significantly boosts the tank’s “hunter-killer” capability. This suite of upgrades ensures that the Challenger 3 can acquire, track, and engage targets with greater speed, accuracy, and lethality over challenger 2.
2×5 smoke grenade dischargers
ESS - Currently Unknown
Armour and Protection Systems.
Internal composite Armour - RHA skin with Farnham.
External Add-on Armour - EPSOM add-on armour kit which is to protect the front and sides of the turret and hull and even the under Belly of the hull.
Blowout pannels - Yes
APS - Trophy MV APS
Laser Warning system - Yes
Equipment.
Laser Rage Finder - Yes
Night Visions Systems - Yes
Day Vision Systems - Yes
NBC Protection System - Yes
Radio Systems - Yes
Boiling vessel - Unknown
(I will update this as I get more information on the Challenger 3 MBT)
(Challenger 3 and prototype pictures)
Summary
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(Challenger 3 MBT Source’s)
https://www.army.mod.uk/learn-and-explore/equipment/combat-vehicles/challenger-3/
Challenger 3 in First Public Display at DVD 2024 | Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) https://share.google/bcCPT7FIR2RhUIIb0
Challenger 3 Advances: Initial Mobility Trials | Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) https://share.google/CpGD8M3pf2xe33HJP
(If any new information does comes available I will update this thread asap !!)
Also please do not share are uploaded any classified are restricted information to this thread thank you !!
