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Challenger 1

The FV4030/4 Challenger 1 is a British main battle tank used by the British Army from 1983 to 2001, when it was superseded by the Challenger 2. The majority of the Challenger 1 fleet was subsequently sold to Jordan where it remained in service... Wikipedia
Length: 11.56 m (37 ft 11 in) (gun forward)
Armour: Chobham composite ceramic vehicle armour
Crew: 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Engine: Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel; 1,200 hp (895 kW)
Height: 2.95 m (9 ft 8 in) (top of commander sight)
In service: UK: 1983–2001 (Repair and recovery derivative remains in service.); Jordan: 1999–2022 (now stored)
Manufacturer: Royal Ordnance Factory