Specialists from BAE Systems have begun assembling the first prototypes of the Challenger tank 3 together with their colleagues from the Ministry of Defense. As specified in the military department of the country, funds for the implementation of the modernization program for combat vehicles of this type are already budgeted, and the work, according to the ministry, are moving at a faster pace.
The design of the tank has already been approved by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) - a joint venture between the British BAE Systems and the German Rheinmetall AG, acting as a contractor for the Ministry of Defense. According to the data, published by the defense company, in 2021, she has already made contact with the British Defense Ministry for the amount 800 million pounds (about 71,7 billion rubles) for production 148 units of such equipment for the British army.
As for the evaluation of the initial project, it was approved back in March last year. The work will be carried out at the production facilities in the English city of Telford..
according to information, provided in a press release from the British Defense Ministry, to the main advantages of this military machine, stuffed with electronics, relate: 120-mm smoothbore gun, using advanced ammunition, the latest means of detection and target acquisition. Also, a new generation dynamic protection system will be built into it..
Increased maneuverability due to the updated engine. Author:Egorenkov Alexander
