Chieftain MBT

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1. What tank did the Chieftain replace as the MBT of the British Army? Centurion Cromwell Crusader Challenger 1

2. What size main armament did the Chieftain use? 120mm 105mm 150mm 90mm

3. How many links were in a new track? 88 Links 96 links 98 Links 90 Links

4. How many links could be removed due to wear before a new track was fitted? 8 10 6 4

5. What type of main engine was fitted? Rolls Royce Meteor V12 Mercury M560 Perkins V10 Leyland L60 (diesel)

6. How many road wheels were fitted to the Chieftain? 12 24 28 20

7. What was the abbreviation for the improved night fighting equipment fitted to the Chieftain DOGS BOGS TOGS LOGS

8. What was the weight of the Chieftain? 63 tons 54 tons 58 tons 52 tons

9. What type was the co-axial machine gun? .30 BESA 7.62 MG L37A2 7.62mm MG Tk L8A2 .50 Bng RG

10. Why was the thermal sleeve fitted to the main gun? To allow for better cooling To reduce barrel distortion It looked better covered It camoflauged the barrel