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Chieftain

Tank
The FV4201 Chieftain was the main battle tank of the United Kingdom from the 1960s into 1990s. When introduced, it was among the most heavily armed MBTs of the era, mounting a 120 mm Royal Ordnance L11 gun, the equal of the much larger specialist... Wikipedia
Engine: Leyland L60 (multifuel 2-stroke opposed-piston compression-ignition); 750 hp (560 kW) 6 Cyl, 19 litres
Armour: Glacis: 127 mm (5.0 in) (72°); Hull sides: 50 mm (2.0 in) (10°); Turret: 350 mm (14 in) (60°)
Crew: 4
Fuel capacity: 195 imp gal (890 L; 234 US gal)
Ground clearance: 1 ft 10 in (0.56 m))
In service: 1960s–1990s
Length: 35 ft 4 in (10.77 m) – gun forward; 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) – hull