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◍Challenger 2 OES
VII
Rank
AB
11.7
RB
11.7
SB
11.7
Battle rating
Great Britain
Research country
Medium tank
Main role
Premium vehicle
Status
General information

The Challenger 2 TES Megatron, also known as the Challenger 2 OES (Operational Entry Standard), is a variant of the British Challenger 2 main battle tank designed for urban combat. In late 2004, Challenger 2 tanks were retrofitted with composite turret side armor and grilles on the rear sections of the hull and turret to protect against HEAT munitions. This armor configuration was designated Dorchester Level 2F (DL2F). The next modernization, which also aimed to strengthen the armor, took place in 2008. The tanks received composite armor side hull screens, and the NERA modules were replaced with reactive armor modules manufactured by the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. This variant of the Challenger 2 was designated TES (Theater Entry Standard).

In 2013, the Challenger 2 Megatron, also known as the TES, was unveiled to the public at the Bovington Museum. It is used to test new and potential future equipment for all Challenger 2 tanks in the British Army. The Megatron is frequently displayed at the Tankfest museum and regularly participates in various shows.

A special version of the Challenger 2 OES was introduced as part of the Senrai Maidens event in 2026. This tank differs from the other premium version due to its unique appearance, which is designed in the style of the character Emily. Emily embodies the stillness of a foggy morning, flawless discipline and quiet inevitability. Otherwise, the tanks are identical. The Challenger 2 OES is a welcome addition to the Challenger 2 TES in the research tree. It is equipped with additional armor packages that help against ATGMs. However, the tank's weight has increased to ~74 tons, significantly impacting its already subpar mobility.



Survivability and armour
Armour front / side / back
Hull 130 / 38 / 50 mm
Turret 270 / 80 / 58 mm
Visibility 87 %
Crew 4 persons
Support systems
Mobility
Max speed
Forward 5966 km/h
Backward 3843 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio 17.615.533.527.2 hp/t
Engine power 1,3141,1622,5072,036 hp
Weight 74.8 t
Optics
Gunner
Commander
Driver
Optics zoom
4.0x–10.0x
3.0x–10.0x
Optical device
Armaments
120 mm L30A1 cannon
Ammunition 49 rounds
First-order 4 rounds
Reload basic crew → aces
6.5 → 5 s
Vertical guidance -10 / 20°
Turret Rotation Speed basic crew → aces
Horizontal 21.718.440.829.53126.458.442.2 °/s
Vertical 7.76.226.917.2118.838.524.6 °/s

AmmunitionTypeArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
APFSDS397395388379370361
HESH152152152152152152
Smoke555555
APFSDS494493488481475468
APFSDS564563558552546539
12.7 mm M2HB machine gun
Ammunition 1,000 rounds
Belt capacity 100 rounds
Reload basic crew → aces
10.4 → 8 s
Fire rate 575 shots/min
Vertical guidance -10 / 50°
Turret Rotation Speed basic crew → aces
Horizontal 6353.6118.685.79076.5169.4122.4 °/s
Vertical 6350.4220.5141.19072315201.6 °/s

BeltBelt fillingArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
API-T/I/AP/API-T3129211496
7.62 mm L94A1 machine gun (coaxial)
Ammunition 2,000 rounds
Fire rate 600 shots/min

BeltBelt fillingArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
AP/AP/T13127320
Economy
Repair cost
AB 3,481 SL
RB 3,373 SL
SB 4,192 SL
Crew training 10,000 SL
Experts 1,560,000 SL
Aces 2,200 GE
Research Aces 2,420,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
2 x (155 / 190 / 205) % SL
2 x 244 % RP
Premium vehicle
All modifications are unlocked

Mobility
Protection
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