Challenger 2 (CR2) is the British Army's main battle tank. CR2 is based
on the Challenger 1 tank, which served with distinction on operations in
the Gulf War and the Balkans. Although a logical development of
Challenger 1, CR2 is greatly superior. It is protected by second
generation Chobham Armour and features a new digital fire control system
that includes a panoramic commander's sight, a laser range finder and a
new version of the Thermal Observation and Gunnery Sight (TOGS II). The
turret mounts the high pressure L30 120mm gun that fires conventional
APDS-FS, HESH, smoke and depleted uranium projectiles with great
accuracy.