Challenger 2

Challenger 2
Tier / Class	Tier 9 MBT
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	United Kingdom
Dealer	Marat Shishkin
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner Loader
Vehicle Progression
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Sustained Damage
Damage	540
Penetration	700 mm
Damage per Minute	4,500 per min.
Reload Time	7.2 s
Defense
Hit Points	3,900
Hull vs AP	785 mm
Hull vs HEAT	1180 mm
Hull Composition	Composite
Turret vs AP	1030 mm
Turret vs HEAT	2255 mm
Turret Composition	Composite
Mobility
Max Speed	60 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	8.06 s
Weight	75,000 kg
Hull Traverse	30.49 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	5 %
Vision Range while Moving	370 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-10° / 20°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.091 °
Aim Time	1.8 s
Turret Traverse	26 deg/s

The Challenger 2 is a Tier 9 progression Main Battle Tank under Marat Shishkin's dealership.

History

• Challenger 2
• Faugh a Ballagh

Challenger 2

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1986-1991
Service: 1991+
Vehicles Built: 446
Operators: United Kingdom, Oman

Built by the U.K. Vickers company as redesign of the Challenger 1, this Main Battle Tank offers significant armor improvements over its predecessor. Despite its age, the Challenger 2 is still considered one of the best protected vehicles in the world. One particular Challenger 2 MBT was able to withstand no fewer than 70 RPG hits during the 2003 War in Iraq. Over 400 units have been produced in total and are expected to continue serving for several more decades.

Faugh a Ballagh

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1986-1991
Service: 1991+
Vehicles Built: 446
Operators: United Kingdom, Oman

Built by the U.K. Vickers company as redesign of the Challenger 1, this Main Battle Tank offers significant armor improvements over its predecessor. Despite its age, the Challenger 2 is still considered one of the best protected vehicles in the world. One particular Challenger 2 MBT was able to withstand no fewer than 70 RPG hits during the 2003 War in Iraq. Over 400 units have been produced in total and are expected to continue serving for several more decades.

Eclipse Lore: Perihelion's unique Challenger 2 is the property of an Irish crew led by John O'Sullivan, veterans of the Irish New Troubles. How the Challenger came into his possession is unclear but the crew clearly has deep bonds with their homeland. The tank is adorned with a stylized Irish oak as well as various folklore symbols. The name refers to an ancient Irish war cry “Faugh a Ballagh”, which is an anglicization of the phrase fág an bealach, meaning “clear the way.”

Vehicle Traits

• Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
• Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
• HESH Rounds: This vehicle can fire special Squash Head rounds. These are extremely effective against angled armor that is typical for Soviet tanks.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	120mm L27A1 CHARM3 APDS	APFSDS-DU	Stock	540	700 mm	1,625 m/s	7.20 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 25 % Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	120mm L28A1 APFSDS	APFSDS	142,790	600	750 mm	1,720 m/s	7.20 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
3	120mm L31A5 HESH	HESH	Stock	460	580 mm	670 m/s	7.20 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 15 % Bonus Module Damage: 35 % Spall Threshold: 156 mm
4	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.15 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °

Upgrades

Armor

Challenger 2 Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	785 mm (vs AP) 1,180 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	1030 mm (vs AP) 2255 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This MBT's front is protected by composite armor. Composite armor consists of combined layers of steel and other material and offers excellent protection against HEAT shells and ATGMs. The Challenger series of MBTs consists of some of the best-protected tanks ever developed.

TES (H) Armor Package

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
137,080	1,577,525	850 mm (vs AP) 1,455 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	1,030 mm (vs AP) 2,255 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This package protects the frontal hull with reinforced composite elements. The Challenger series of MBTs consists of some of the best-protected tanks ever developed.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	120mm L30A1 Rifled Cannon	Stock	Stock	1.80 s	7.20 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -10.0° / 20.0° Ammo: 120mm L27A1 APFSDS 120mm L28A1 APFSDS 120mm L31A5 HESH 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Perkins CV12-1200 TCA 1200 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	60 km/h	30 km/h	8.06 s (0 to 32 km/h) 33.00 s (0 to Max Speed)	30.49°	6 %
MTU MT 883 Ka-500 1500 hp Diesel Engine	25,960	298,775	60 km/h	30 km/h	7.16 s (0 to 32 km/h) 29.30 s (0 to Max Speed)	30.06°	6 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Spall Liner	41,540	478,040	Hit points are increased by 400
L5 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 4 charges Takes 35s to recharge Duration: 10s
L8 Smoke Grenades	62,310	717,060	Comes with 8 charges Takes 25s to recharge Duration: 10s
Iron Fist APS	85,675	985,955	Automatic Hard Kill APS Target Acquisition Range: 400m Charges: 6 Cooldown: 30s Angle of Effect: 360°
TOGS II Gun Stabilizer	103,850	1,195,100	Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20%
Improved Loading Mechanism	210,945	2,427,545	Rate of fire is increased by 7%
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
Improved Gunner Optics	Stock	Stock	Accuracy is improved by 10%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	7,000	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
Universal Retrofit Slot	202,540	Unlocks Universal retrofit slot.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.
Tier 10 Unlock Token	-	Enables you to unlock one Tier 10 vehicle. Dealer: Marat Shishkin