![]() ![]() The armament is fully stabilised and computer calculated to take account of every factor including wind, moisture, laser range to target, vehicle movement, angle to the ground. This matters as it makes for a very smooth gun platform. Mr Crump said: “Although other tanks might have more horsepower for tonne, Challenger 2 is able to maintain speed very well and is incredibly stable and flexible over difficult ground. “Similarly four-person crews rather than three with Russian designs can better stand up to pressures due to being able to share the general workload of life in the field – for example sentry duties, camouflage and concealment and maintenance tasks.”Īnother standout feature of the tank is the hydro-pneumatic suspension of the tank. The BV, said Mr Crump, is an example of how small things make a big difference in battle. ![]() “I’ve used the BV a lot – even as a commander you often find yourself on the loader’s side of the turret… plus you have to know everyone’s jobs. What makes the job slightly easier is being able to make a hot drink with the boiling vessel (BV). ![]()
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