挑战者 1 | |
| 国家 | 英国 |
| 类型 | 主战坦克 |
| 在服务中 | 1983–2001 |
| 建立 | 420 |
这 FV4030/4 挑战者 1 是英国陆军从1983年到2001年使用的英国主战坦克（MBT），当时它被挑战者2取代。挑战者1号机队的大部分随后被出售给约旦，在那里它继续在约旦皇家陆军服役，直到2018年宣布撤军。这些车辆在当地被称为Al-Hussein，在被阿联酋的法国制造的勒克莱尔坦克和前意大利B1 Centauro 8×8轮式坦克歼击车取代之前，接受了约旦的各种改装。约旦挑战者 1 号机队已于 2023 年 1 月退役
| Challenger 1 Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 摄影师 | 达伦·贝克 |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 32 |
| Challenger CRARRV Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | 未知 |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 30 |
From Persian Order to British Service
这 挑战者 1 began its life as the “Shir 2,” a tank intended for the Imperial Iranian Armoured Forces. Following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the project was taken over by the British Ministry of Defence to replace the aging Chieftain. While it shared the Chieftain’s lethal 120mm rifled gun, the Challenger 1 introduced a revolutionary leap in protection: Chobham Armour. It served as the UK’s primary Main Battle Tank throughout the late Cold War and cemented its legendary status during the Gulf War.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (Challenger 1) |
|---|---|
| 作用 | Main Battle Tank (MBT) |
| 船员 | 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver) |
| 主要武器装备 | L11A5 120 mm Rifled Gun |
| 次要武器 | 2 x 7.62 mm L8A2 & L37A2 Machine Guns |
| 保护 | Chobham Armour (Ceramic/Steel Composite) |
| 动力装置 | Perkins CV12 26-litre V12 Diesel (1,200 hp) |
| 中文 | Hydrogas (Hydropneumatic) |
| Max Road Speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) |
The Chobham Revolution
- Composite Matrix: Unlike previous tanks made of solid steel, the Challenger 1 used Chobham armour, a classified “sandwich” of ceramics and metals. This provided world-leading protection against both Kinetic Energy (KE) rounds and High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) shaped charges.
- Sloped Turret Design: The turret was characterized by sharp, flat-sloped cheeks designed to maximize the thickness of the Chobham matrix that an incoming shell would have to penetrate.
- Hydrogas Suspension: The Challenger 1 replaced traditional torsion bars with a nitrogen-filled hydropneumatic system. This allowed the 62-ton tank to maintain high speeds over rough terrain while providing a stable platform for the gunner.
The Gulf War Performance
- World Record Sniper: During Operation Granby (1991), a Challenger 1 achieved the longest confirmed tank-to-tank kill in history, destroying an Iraqi T-55 from a distance of 5.1 kilometers (over 3 miles) using an L15 APFSDS round.
- Combat Readiness: Despite early concerns regarding its Fire Control System (FCS) during NATO’s “Canadian Army Trophy” competitions, the Challenger 1 proved exceptionally reliable in the harsh desert, achieving zero losses to enemy fire during the conflict.
- Rifled vs. Smoothbore: British tanks remained unique by sticking with rifled guns. This allowed the use of the HESH (High-Explosive Squash Head) round, which is devastating against bunkers and light structures, though it required two-part ammunition (projectile and charge).
Retirement and Succession
The Challenger 1 was replaced by the 挑战者 2 in the late 1990s. While they look similar, the Challenger 2 is almost entirely new, with only 5% part commonality. Most retired Challenger 1 tanks were sold to 约旦, where they served as the “Al-Hussein” MBT until their recent retirement.
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