Challenger 2
Tier 0 · uk · heavy · Détente
About
The Challenger 2 entered service in June 1998. Upgrades from its predecessor, the Challenger 1, include uprated Chobham composite armor and a longer cannon barrel. To this day, it continues in its role as the main battle tank of the British Army.
Survivability
Hit points
4,000
View range
545 m
Signal range
610 m
Engine fire chance
10%
Armor (mm)
Front
Sides
Rear
Hull
70
130
25
Turret
420
38
25
Gun · 120 mm Gun L30A1
Caliber
120 mm
Rate of fire
8.11 rpm
Reload
7.4 s
Aim time
1.9 s
Dispersion @ 100 m
0.24 m
Gun arc
10° / 20°
Traverse
26°/s
Ammo
50
Mobility
Top speed
60 km/h
Reverse
35 km/h
Engine
1200 hp
Power/weight
19.2 hp/t
Hull traverse
34°/s
Turret traverse
44°/s
Shells
ARMOR_PIERCING_DS
550 dmg (413–688)
568 mm pen (426–710)
ARMOR_PIERCING_DS
550 dmg (413–688)
730 mm pen (548–913)
HIGH_EXPLOSIVE
680 dmg (510–850)
310 mm pen (233–388)
Marks of Excellencesample size 64 · updated 5/23/2026
1 mark
3,114
avg damage
2 marks
4,380
avg damage
3 marks
5,007
avg damage
golden (100%)
5,746
avg damage