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FV4034 Challenger 2 and M1 Abrams

FV4034 Challenger 2 M1 Abrams
Name: FV4034 Challenger 2 M1 Abrams
Type: Main battle tank Main battle tank
Origin: United Kingdom USA
Produced: 1998 1980
Unit cost: 6 million $ 8.58 million $ (2012)
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Specifications

Main armament: L30A1 120 mm rifled gun with 58 rounds 120 mm L/44 M256A1 smoothbore gun (42 rounds)
Engine: Perkins CV-12 V12 diesel 26 litre Honeywell AGT1500C multi-fuel turbine engine
Speed: 59 km/h (37 mph) 67 km/h (42 mph) - M1A2
Weight: 62.5 tonnes 62 tonnes (M1A2)
Crew: 4 4

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Dimensions

Length: 11.5 m 9.77 m
Width: 3.5 m 3.66 m
Height: 2.49 m 2.44 m

Images

FV4034 Challenger 2
FV4034 Challenger 2
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M1 Abrams
M1 Abrams
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