Chieftain (tank) - Wikipedia
WEBThe FV4201 Chieftain was the main battle tank (MBT) 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 heavy tanks then in service.
FV4201 Chieftain (1966) - tank-afv.com
WEBAnd in 1966, when it entered service, the Chieftain was, indeed, the most formidable main battle tank in the world. The Chieftain's rifled Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm (4.72 in) gun was specifically tailored for it and also became the new NATO standard caliber.
Chieftain - The Tank Museum
WEBBritain’s Main Battle Tank for twenty years, Chieftain was one of the first true Main Battle Tanks, designed to replace both medium and heavy tanks in front line service. However it also incorporated a lot of revolutionary design features, some of …
Chieftain MBT Main Battle Tank - Military Factory
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Chieftain MBT Main Battle Tank including pictures.
Inside the Tanks: Driving the Chieftain - YouTube
WEBThe gun on the Chieftain was so good it was also used on the Challenger 1 and still holds a world record for the LONGEST tank kill 🥇 Wanna know how long the...
Chieftain Main Battle Tank - FightingVehicles.com
WEBThe British Chieftain Tank FV4201 was the first and most powerful Main Battle Tank in NATO during the former Cold War. First deliveries to the British Army were completed in 1966 and was finally withdrawn from service in 1995 as its replacement the Challenger 2 entered service.
Crewing the Cold War Chieftain tank
WEBThey served for 3 years together in 1st Royal Tank Regiment in Hildesheim from August 87 to December 90. They share detailed insights into the operations of the Chieftain, the training, the camaraderie of a crew as well as important details like how you go the loo in a …
Chieftain - ARRSEpedia - The Army Rumour Service
WEBChieftain continued the tradition of British tank names beginning with a 'C' and was manned by a crew of four (Driver, Gunner, Loader and Commander). The first mock-up was built in 1959 and the first prototype later the same year.
Chieftain | The shining knight of the British Army of the Rhine
WEBDec 9, 2021 · The 4-person crew of the Chieftain Mk 5 consisted of a commander, driver, gunner, and loader. Its hull length was 7.52 metres. The tank was about 10.8 metres long, 3.66 metres wide, and 2.9...
Chieftain Main Battle Tank (UK) - HistoryOfWar.org
WEBFeb 23, 2001 · Crew: 4. Ground Clearance: 0.51m. Weight: 55,000kg (combat). Ground pressure: 0.9kg/sq.cm. Max speed: 48km/h. Max range (internal fuel): up to 500km on road. Armament: 120mm rifled main gun, 1 x 7.62mm MG coaxial, 1 x 7.62mm MG on commander's cupola. Chobham Armour, William Suttie.