The Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle ( CRARRV ) has been in service
with the British Army since the early 90s.
It has a crew of three with an additional compartment for a further 2 REME fitter crew
members.
CRARRV is fitted with two winches and an Atlas crane which is capable of lifting a
complete Challenger 2 power pack. The dozer blade fitted at the front of the vehicle can be used as a simple earth anchor
for recovering stuck vehicles or as a stabiliser blade for lifting.
Crew.
3 plus 2 REME fitters
Length.
9.61m
Operating
width. 3.62m
Height.
3.13m
Ground clearance.
0.9m
Combat weight.
61.2 tonnes
Max road
speed. 56kph
Cross country
speed. 40kph
Fording.
1.07m
Trench crossing.
2.8m
Crane max
lift. 6500kg
Engine.
V12 direct injection 4 stroke diesel
Armourment.
1x 7.62 GPMG
