Challenger 2 OES - Revision history

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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 Challenger 2 OES is a modification for the tank made to improve its survivability in high intensity battles. With the introduction of ERA blocks covering the sides and front of the vehicle, this protection is meant to deal specially against RPGs and ATGMs in urban combat. The vehicle also received updated protection against IEDs. The upgrade started development based on the Challenger 2 TES, which is almost identical, this upgrade was created as a response to the asymmetric warfare scenario of Iraq 2002, in which IEDs and urban combat doomed many NATO tanks due to their poor protection on the sides. The US developed a similar upgrade with the TUSK ERA package for their M1 Abram tanks.
+The '''Challenger 2 OES''' is a modification for the Challenger 2 tank made to improve its survivability in high intensity battles. With the introduction of ERA blocks covering the sides and front of the vehicle, this protection was meant to deal specially with RPGs and ATGMs in urban combat. The vehicle also received updated protection against IEDs. The upgrade started development based on the [[Challenger 2 TES]], which is almost identical; this upgrade was created as a response to the asymmetric warfare scenario of Iraq 2002, in which IEDs and urban combat doomed many NATO tanks due to their poor protection on the sides. The US developed a similar upgrade with the [[M1A2 SEP|TUSK ERA]] package for their M1 Abrams tanks.
-Introduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]], the Challenger 2 OES is very similar to other Challenger 2 tanks. However the increased weight due to the ERA and added composite screens does not include an upgraded engine, which means that the mobility of the Challenger 2 OES is mediocre when compared to earlier Challenger 2s. However, this comes with increased protection against both APFSDS projectiles and ATGMs, the ERA and composite screens are enough to increase the protection against other tanks in critical areas, while they also increase the chances of enemy ATGMs not penetrating the vehicle on the sides of the tank and the turret. However the weak spot in the lower front plate is still present so take that into consideration and hide your hull whenever possible.
+Introduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]], the Challenger 2 OES is very similar to other Challenger 2 tanks. However, the increased weight due to the ERA and added composite screens does not include an upgraded engine, which means that the mobility of the Challenger 2 OES is mediocre when compared to earlier Challenger 2s. However, this comes with increased protection against both APFSDS projectiles and ATGMs, the ERA and composite screens are enough to increase the protection against other tanks in critical areas, while they also increase the chances of enemy ATGMs not penetrating the vehicle on the sides of the tank and the turret. However, the weak spot in the lower front plate is still present so take that into consideration and hide your hull whenever possible.
 == General info ==

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 === Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
-<!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->'''The Challenger 2 OES, like its predecessors, is renowned for its exceptional armor protection. The tank features Chobham armor, which is one of the most advanced armor technologies, providing substantial protection against a variety of anti-tank weapons.'''
+<!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
-==== '''Armor Layout''' ====
+'''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
 <!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof)
 * Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Transmission area) -->
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 {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
 <!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
-{{main|L30A1 (120 mm)}}The Challenger 2 OES is equipped with the L30A1 120mm rifled gun. This artillery piece is noted for its distinctive rifling, which enhances the accuracy and stability of its ammunition.
+{{main|L30A1 (120 mm)}}
-Ballistics: The rifled design aids in maintaining a tighter spin on the fired shells, improving their trajectory and accuracy over long distances.
+''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_challenger_2_megatron Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Related development
 * [[Challenger 2 (Family)]]

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 === Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
-<!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
+<!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->'''The Challenger 2 OES, like its predecessors, is renowned for its exceptional armor protection. The tank features Chobham armor, which is one of the most advanced armor technologies, providing substantial protection against a variety of anti-tank weapons.'''
-'''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
+==== '''Armor Layout''' ====
 <!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof)
 * Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Transmission area) -->

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 {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
 <!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
-{{main|L30A1 (120 mm)}}
+{{main|L30A1 (120 mm)}}The Challenger 2 OES is equipped with the L30A1 120mm rifled gun. This artillery piece is noted for its distinctive rifling, which enhances the accuracy and stability of its ammunition.
-''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''
+Reloading Speed: The L30A1 has a slower reloading speed compared to modern smoothbore guns found on other main battle tanks. This can affect its ability to deliver rapid successive shots.
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_challenger_2_megatron Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Related development
 * [[Challenger 2 (Family)]]

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 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
+;Related development
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+* [[Challenger 2 (Family)]]
 == External links ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:55, 28 April 2024
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		+	{{About
		+	\| about = premium British medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
		+	\| usage = other versions
		+	\| link = Challenger 2 (Family)
		+	}}
	{{Specs-Card		{{Specs-Card
	\|code=uk_challenger_2_megatron		\|code=uk_challenger_2_megatron

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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 ==

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 ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.''
-{{tankMobility}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=1,886|rbMinHp=1,076}}
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 50 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__
+| rowspan="2" | 49 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 29.5 || 40.8 || 49.6 || 54.9 || 58.4 || rowspan="2" | 6.50 || rowspan="2" | 5.75 || rowspan="2" | 5.30 || rowspan="2" | 5.00
 |-
 ! ''Realistic''
-| __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
+| 18.4 || 21.7 || 26.4 || 29.2 || 31.0
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 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
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-| '''50''' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __
+| '''49''' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| || ___ (___) || ___ || __° || __°
+| Pintle || 1,000 (200) || 575 || -10°/+50° || ±180°
 |-
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| || ___ (___) || ___ || __° || __°
+| Coaxial || 2,000 (2,000) || 600 || - || -
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 === Pros and cons ===
 <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
 '''Pros:'''
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 ** Fast reload
 * Roof mounted machine gun has access to thermal and can be used as a makeshift CITV for scouting (but not firing, unfortunately)
 * Access to 12.7 mm machine gun, a rare luxury on British tanks
 * Since it is a premium tank, its RP and SL gains are doubled and it can research any British tanks currently in the game

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 * Retains pros from previous challenger 2:
 ** Impressive chemical protection on the front and sides
-** Impressive kinetic protection on either side of the cannon breach, allowing for efficient hull down combat
+** Impressive kinetic protection on either side of the cannon breech, allowing for efficient hull down combat
-** Access to unique and powerful hesh round
+** Access to unique and powerful HESH round
-** Very accurate L30A1 120 mm gun, can even fire hesh accurately at multiple km range
+** Very accurate L30A1 120 mm gun, can even fire HESH accurately at a range of several kilometres
 ** Fast reload
 * Roof mounted machine gun has access to thermal and can be used as a makeshift CITV for scouting (but not firing, unfortunately)
-* Access to 12mm machine gun, a rare luxury on British tanks
+* Access to 12.7 mm machine gun, a rare luxury on British tanks
 * Since it is a premium tank, its RP and SL gains are doubled and it can research any British tanks currently in the game
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 * The jammer is useless in-game and begs other tanks to scout it out or use HE on it
 * Heaviest MBT in the game with a very poor hp/ton ratio; very poor acceleration
-* Worse turret traverse compared to most challenger 2 tanks, and one of the worst of any 11.3+ vehicle
+* Slow turret traverse speed for the BR
 * Very poor steering, turning is slow and costs a great deal of speed, which takes a long time to regain
-* In most situations, can only reach around 40kph (25mph)
+* In most situations, can only reach around 40 km/h (25 mph)
 * Also retains weaknesses of previous challenger 2 models:
 ** Same ammunition options as the previous Challengers
-** Frontal armour is weak at the lower frontal plate, drivers port, and cannon breach.
+** Frontal armour is weak at the lower frontal plate, drivers port, and cannon breech
 ** L27A1 has low penetration compared to other top rank NATO ammunition, however reload speed does compensate for this
 ** Cannot maintain the short reload time after the first-stage ammo rack (4 rounds) has been depleted