< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/De/31/IB-FRG625H8V_C6FC9316.jpg" Alt = "The latest Challenger 3 is more powerful than any Russian tank,-the Ministry of Defense of British"/> < p > The representative of the defense department Maria Igl has confirmed that the new main combat tank of Challenger 3 will be a key element of British armored forces in the coming decades. The statement made in response to a parliamentary request for a tank in confrontation with new threats, including Russian T-14 “Armat”.
< p > in Army Recognition & nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; the development of the main combat tank (VTT) Challenger 3 is conducted 2.
< p > The central place in the modernization is a new digitized tower with a 120-mm smooth-bore gun Rheinmetall L555A1, compatible with NATO standards. The gun will use both kinetic shells of high penetrating capacity and programmable multi -purpose ammunition, which greatly expands the arsenal in multi -dominant operations.
~ < p >According to IGL, Challenger 3 will receive new modular composite armor packs of British development and a complex of active protection (Kaz), capable of neutralizing anti -tank missiles and jet ammunition. Such a complex solves the task of survival of crew and preservation of combat efficiency in the conditions of use of modern PTRC.
< p > for comparison, the Russian T-14 “Armata” is equipped with a 125mm gun 2A82-1M with the possibility of launching controlled missiles, active protection “Afghanite” and a capsule for the crew, separated from the combat module. However, in the British concept, the emphasis is placed on the integration of the tank into digital battle management systems and improved situational crew awareness, which is provided by modern thermal imagers, sights and sensors. ~ ~ > 62 > 62 > < P > Concerning mobility, Challenger 3 will also receive a modernized power plant. Although the exact characteristics of the engine are not yet disclosed, it is expected to increase reliability and maneuverability in difficult conditions. While the T-14 demonstrates high speed up to 90 km/h with a power of 1500 hp, the British army focuses on the stable work of the tank in combat conditions.~ < P > At the end of the Minister Igl stressed that the UK Ministry of Defense will monitor the development of threats and will continue to modernize the platform as needed. Thus Challenger 3 should be the basis of modern and adapted armored force capable of resisting any Russian tanks.