Some examples were also fitted with small alternator, in line with the main generator to provide a small ac current to trickle heat the vehicle batteries during cold conditions. This auxiliary engine also drove a hydraulic pump to power the Main Engine Hydraulic starter. The vehicle is also fitted with an H30 No.4 Mk7A 3 cylinder, 6 piston vertically opposed, 2 stroke Diesel engine, producing 27bhp and used to drive a 28.5v 350 amp generator for charging the batteries and powering the turret electrical systems. This engine was subject to numerous modifications throughout its life to improve power output and enhance reliability The Chieftain Main Battle Tank Mk 2 is fitted with the Leyland L60 MK4A, 19 litre, 6 cylinder 12 piston, vertically opposed, water cooled, 2 stroke diesel engine, producing 650bhp at 2100rpm giving the vehicle a top speed of 25.3mph, an electrical generator rated at 28.5 v 150 amp was fitted along with hydraulic and electrical starter motors. You will also notice smoke dischargers on both sides of the turret, which would provide a readily available smoke screen to allow the vehicle to manoeuvre under its cover. As originally made 02 EB 05 would have been fitted with a 0.5 in Browning MG adapted for ranging purposes alongside the main armament, this would later be removed following the fitment of a Tank Laser Sight (TLS) to the gunners station. The gunner has control of a second 7.62mm GPMG mounted alongside the main gun. On the exterior of the commanders cupola is a 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) for use by the commander for defence against ground troops and low flying aircraft. The Chieftain Main Battle Tank Mk 2 is fitted with Ordnance 120mm L11 gun firing HE (high-Explosive) and APDS (Armour-Piercing Discarding Sabot). We know it went on to become an SP (Special Projects vehicle) for RARDE where she was used as a test bed for research into stealth technology and other projects we are not privileged to know about. It would be rebuilt into Mk2XY, Mk 6 and Mk 9 standard during its service life. LAW 66, M72, L1A1 Light Anti-Tank WeaponĬhieftain MBT (Main Battle Tank) MK 2/3 FV 4201 02 EB 05 was originally built by Vickers Armstrong, at their Elswick works in Newcastle as a FV4201 Chieftain MBT (Main Battle Tank) Mk2.Halloween Sci-fi special 28th & 29th October.
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