A heavy coastal defense tank developed in the late 1950s as part of a corresponding program. It was chiefly designed for effective defense against the Soviet Army, which was expected to land on the English Channel shore during wartime. The tank was planned to be equipped with a double-barreled gun system able to cause guaranteed damage to light LSTs and amphibious vehicles, as well as fight tanks on the coast. Its armor, in turn, was supposed to ensure protection not only from tank ammunition but also from naval artillery supporting the landing. The project remained in blueprints.
Commander
Radio Operator
FV229 Contender
Leyland L60 No. 4, Mk. 2
SR C42a
FV229 Contender
Twin 32-pdr Gun MBC Mk. 2
FV229 Contender Mk. II
Leyland L60 No. 4, Mk. 3
Twin 105 mm T8 Gun MBC
FV229 Contender Mk. II
Characteristics are specified for single fire mode/salvo fire mode.
Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.