Challenger 2

The FV4034 Challenger 2 is a British main battle tank currently in service with the armies of the United Kingdom (386 with 22 training tanks) and Oman (38 tanks). It was designed and built by the British company Vickers Defence Systems (now known as BAE Systems Land and Armaments). The turret and hull are protected with second generation Chobham armour (also known as Dorchester) the details of which are classified but is said to be more than double the strength of steel.