Black Night - Revision history

U42773747: /* Pros and cons */ going to differentiate between different Challengers 2 because there is so many...

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‎Description

U74396666: New Description Project - Great Britain Priority: Tanks - Challenger 2 (Black Night)

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New Description Project - Great Britain Priority: Tanks - Challenger 2 (Black Night)

U6672665: Changed smoke grenades from 4 salvos to 5 salvos

2023-08-24T11:28:07Z

Changed smoke grenades from 4 salvos to 5 salvos

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‎Pros and cons

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2023-01-14T20:45:04Z

‎Media: Added skins

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2022-12-18T11:21:14Z

‎Usage in battles: Added some info on how the vehicle plays in battle

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Has a highly effective APS (Active Protection System) which can defend against ATGMs
+* Has a highly effective APS (Active Protection System) which can defend against ATGMs and sometimes can even snipe HE shell at point blank range
-* It has 20 smoke grenades with 5 salvos
+* It has 20 smoke grenades with 5 salvos, smokes fire in a 360 degree pattern, protecting the entire tank from all directions
 * The Black Night has modern thermal systems equipped in the gunner view and commander view with a high resolution
 * It comes equipped with a laser warning system which can give an idea of where an enemy might be attacking from
 '''Cons:'''
 * Only 2 x rifle-calibre machine guns
 == History ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''FV4034 Challenger 2 (Black Night)''' is a proposed upgrade (technology demonstrator) of the standard variant of the [[Challenger 2 (Family)|FV4034 Challenger 2 main battle tank family]]. It is a bid by the company BAE Systems for the Challenger 2 life extension project (LEP). The Challenger 2 (Black Night) has several new enhancements, most of which are located inside and outside the turret. The Challenger 2 (Black Night) turret's new combat equipment includes a Safran Paseo commander's independent sight, a Leonardo thermal imager for the gunner, and a Leonardo night sight DNVS 4 to provide hunter-killer capabilities thanks to thermal imaging equipment for the gunner, commander, and driver. BAE Systems showcased the Challenger 2 (Black Night) on the Defense Vehicle Dynamics DVD in September 2018. According to BAE Systems, if the field tests are successful, the Challenger 2 (Black Night) might enter service with the British Army in 2024. The Challenger 2 (Black Night)'s goal is to provide a modernized main battle tank with enhanced fighting capabilities and an active protection system (APS) capable of ensuring the Challenger 2 MBT remains combat-ready for the next 20 years until 2035.
+The '''FV4034 Challenger 2 (Black Night)''' is a technology demonstrator for BAE Systems' proposal for the [[Challenger 2]] life extension project (LEP), intended to provide a series of modernisations that would extend the service life of the Challenger 2 MBT until 2035. The Black Night has several new enhancements, mainly around the turret, including a Safran Paseo commander's independent sight, a Leonardo thermal imager for the gunner, and a Leonardo night sight DNVS 4 to provide hunter-killer capabilities thanks to thermal imaging equipment for the gunner, commander, and driver. Other additions included a laser warning system and the IMI Iron First hard-kill active protection system. BAE Systems first showcased the Black Night at the Defense Vehicle Dynamics expo in September 2018. However, it was quickly superseded by the Rheinmetall proposal, featuring a completely redesigned turret and smoothbore gun. The Challenger 2 LEP itself has resulted in the development of the Challenger 3, a major upgrade of the platform undertaken in a joint venture by BAE and Rheinmetall to be in operation by 2030.
-Introduced in [[Update "Wind of Change"]], the Challenger 2 (Black Night) is a technology demonstrating modification of the [[Challenger 2|standard Challenger 2]] designed to counter the widespread use of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) on modern battlefields. Thanks to cutting-edge technologies such as the well-known Iron Fist active protection system (APS), players can lead assaults into modern battlefields without fear of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) from both ground vehicles and helicopters. The Challenger 2 (Black Night) is a one-of-a-kind and exclusive Challenger 2 modification that provides superior protection against anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). However, players should keep in mind that the Iron Fist active protection system (APS) does not provide limitless protection and hence cannot stay out in the open for long during combat.
+Introduced in [[Update "Wind of Change"]], the Black Night is a technology demonstrating modification of the [[Challenger 2|standard Challenger 2]] designed to counter the widespread use of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) on modern battlefields. Thanks to cutting-edge technologies such as the well-known Iron Fist active protection system (APS), players can lead assaults into modern battlefields without fear of ATGMs from both ground vehicles and helicopters. The Black Night is a one-of-a-kind and exclusive Challenger 2 modification that provides superior protection against ATGMs. However, players should keep in mind that the Iron Fist APS does not provide limitless protection and hence the vehicle should not stay out in the open for long during combat.
 == General info ==
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 == Usage in battles ==
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 In summary, the Black Night plays in a similar way to the base Challenger 2. This is due to having the same armour configuration, without the option of add-on armour. Where the Black Night differs however is the active protection system. This APS will protect the vehicle well not only from ground launched missiles, but also from air launched missiles provided they are not above the systems maximum elevation.
 The Black Night will perform best as a sniper or support tank. With the modern thermal systems and laser rangefinder, locating and ranging at long distance is precise. As with the other Challengers, playing hull down is ideal.
 Where playing at range is not an option, such as urban maps, care should be taken to cover the hull as much as possible. Covering the hull can be achieved by using other vehicles or terrain. Where there is no cover available, the Black Night is best played slowly, taking time to ensure locations are clear before pushing into them.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Has a highly effective APS (Active Protection System) which can defend against ATGMs
 * It has 20 smoke grenades with 5 salvos
 * The Black Night has modern thermal systems equipped in the gunner view and commander view with a high resolution

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Wind of Change"]].
+The '''FV4034 Challenger 2 (Black Night)''' is a proposed upgrade (technology demonstrator) of the standard variant of the [[Challenger 2 (Family)|FV4034 Challenger 2 main battle tank family]]. It is a bid by the company BAE Systems for the Challenger 2 life extension project (LEP). The Challenger 2 (Black Night) has several new enhancements, most of which are located inside and outside the turret. The Challenger 2 (Black Night) turret's new combat equipment includes a Safran Paseo commander's independent sight, a Leonardo thermal imager for the gunner, and a Leonardo night sight DNVS 4 to provide hunter-killer capabilities thanks to thermal imaging equipment for the gunner, commander, and driver. BAE Systems showcased the Challenger 2 (Black Night) on the Defense Vehicle Dynamics DVD in September 2018. According to BAE Systems, if the field tests are successful, the Challenger 2 (Black Night) might enter service with the British Army in 2024. The Challenger 2 (Black Night)'s goal is to provide a modernized main battle tank with enhanced fighting capabilities and an active protection system (APS) capable of ensuring the Challenger 2 MBT remains combat-ready for the next 20 years until 2035.
 == General info ==

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 * Has a highly effective APS (Active Protection System) which can defend against ATGMs
-* It has 20 smoke grenades with 4 salvos
+* It has 20 smoke grenades with 5 salvos
 * The Black Night has modern thermal systems equipped in the gunner view and commander view with a high resolution
 * It comes equipped with a laser warning system which can give an idea of where an enemy might be attacking from

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 '''Cons:'''
-* Only 2 x rifle-clibre machine guns
+* Only 2 x rifle-calibre machine guns
 * The engine is rather weak leading to poor acceleration and mobility
 * Large weak spots in armour and poor placement of ammo and charges in the tank limit the survivability
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_challenger_2_bn Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 ==== Ammunition ====
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+{{:L30A1 (120 mm)/Ammunition|Shot L23A1, L34, Shell L31A7, L26, L27A1}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==