Challenger 2

HC Deb 12 November 2001 vol 374 c527W

Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if halt drills for Challenger 2 require filters to be cleaned. [13764]

Dr. Moonie

The halt drills for the Challenger 2 main battle tank do not require filters to be cleaned. There is, however, a requirement to check the warning light for the filter indicators and replace filters as required.

Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what changes in halt drills have taken place since the introduction of Challenger 2. [13765]

Dr. Moonie

There have been some very minor changes to the halt drills since the introduction of the Challenger 2 main battle tank. These relate to checking the light source for the muzzle reference system and inspection of the main armament at periodic intervals.