The Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV) is a specialised vehicle that can perform various tasks to support the Challenger 1 and 2 main battle tanks
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00:00 The Challenger Armored Repair and Recovery Vehicle (Kraev) is a specialized vehicle that
00:04 can perform various tasks to support the Challenger 1 and 2 main battle tanks.
00:09 The Kraev is based on the hull of the Challenger 1, but it has no armament and instead it is
00:13 equipped with a powerful winch, a crane, a dozer blade and a set of tools for repair
00:18 and recovery operations. The Kraev can lift and transport heavy components such as power packs,
00:23 clear obstacles and prepare fire positions, and recover damaged or immobilized tanks using its
00:28 winch or towing bars. The Kraev is operated by a crew of three soldiers from the Royal Electrical
00:33 and Mechanical Engineers (REME) who are trained in recovery mechanics and vehicle maintenance.
00:39 The Kraev was first used in the Gulf War of 1990-1991 and has since been upgraded with a
00:44 new engine and transmission. The Kraev is one of the few vehicles capable of handling the
00:48 Challenger tanks in the field.
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