A visual recognition feature is the armoured housing for the TOGS thermal gunsight: the Challenger 2 has this above the gun barrel, the Challenger 1 has it at the right hand side of the turret. Although the hull and automotive components seem similar, they are of a newer design than for the Challenger 1 and only around 3% of components are interchangeable. The Challenger 2 is an extensive redesign of the Challenger 1. The Challenger 2 was also exported to Oman. After a production delay, the tank entered service with the British Army in 1998, with the last delivered in 2002. Production began in 1993 and the unit's tanks were delivered in July 1994, replacing the Challenger 1. In June 1991, the MoD placed an order for 140 vehicles, with a further 268 ordered in 1994. The Ministry of Defence ordered a prototype in December 1988. Vickers Defence Systems began to develop a successor to the Challenger 1 as a private venture in 1986. It was designed and built by the British company Vickers Defence Systems (now known as BAE Systems Land & Armaments). The FV4034 Challenger 2 (MOD designation "CR2") is a third generation British main battle tank (MBT) in service with the armies of the United Kingdom and Oman. Tamiya has delivered another state-of-the-art kit with its 1:48 scale Challenger 2.
Straightforward build important subject superb surface textures high level of detail includes one Commander figure.
£26.99 UK Price (£22.49 Export Price) plus postage available online from Hannants 32592 - British Main Battle Tank Challenger 2 (Desertised)ġ57 plastic parts in dark yellow coloured plastic one steel ingot four polythene caps one length of black coloured string markings for one vehicle. 32601 - British Main Battle Tank Challenger 2 (Desertised)īritish Main Battle Tank Challenger 2 (Desertised) Tamiya 1/48 scale
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