Challenger 1

Summary

Challenger 1 is a combat vehicle model^[1]. It ranks in the top 7% of combat_vehicle_model entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,277 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Challenger 1's instance of is recorded as combat vehicle model^[3].
• Challenger 1 is operated by British Army^[4].
• Challenger 1 followed Chieftain^[5].
• Challenger 1 was followed by Challenger 2^[6].
• Challenger 1's manufacturer is recorded as Royal Ordnance Factory^[7].
• Challenger 1 is a type of main battle tank^[8].
• Challenger 1's Commons category is recorded as Challenger 1 tanks^[9].
• Challenger 1's country of origin is recorded as United Kingdom^[10].
• Challenger 1's powered by is recorded as V engine^[11].
• Challenger 1's powered by is recorded as diesel engine^[12].
• Challenger 1 was part of the conflict Gulf War^[13].
• Challenger 1's service entry is recorded as January 1, 1983^[14].
• Challenger 1's Commons gallery is recorded as Challenger tank^[15].
• Challenger 1's maximum capacity is recorded as {'amount': '+4'}^[16].
• Challenger 1's total produced is recorded as {'amount': '+420'}^[17].
• Challenger 1's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Challenger 1'}^[18].
• Challenger 1's different from is recorded as Cruiser Mk VIII Challenger^[19].
• Challenger 1's length is recorded as {'unit': 'Q174789', 'amount': '+8320'}^[20].
• Challenger 1's height is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+2.95'}^[21].
• Challenger 1's width is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+3.51'}^[22].
• Challenger 1's speed is recorded as {'unit': 'Q180154', 'amount': '+56'}^[23].
• Challenger 1's mass is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11570', 'amount': '+62000'}^[24].
• Challenger 1's vehicle range is recorded as {'unit': 'Q828224', 'amount': '+450'}^[25].
• Challenger 1's ride height is recorded as {'unit': 'Q174789', 'amount': '+500'}^[26].

Body

Physical Characteristics

Challenger 1's length is recorded as {'unit': 'Q174789', 'amount': '+8320'}^[20]. Its speed is recorded as {'unit': 'Q180154', 'amount': '+56'}^[23].

Designation and Status

Challenger 1's instance of is recorded as combat vehicle model^[3].

Why It Matters

Challenger 1 ranks in the top 7% of combat_vehicle_model entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,277 views/month).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[27] It is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[28]