Further development of the Challenger 1 by Vickers Defence Systems
resulted in the Challenger 2 MBT, of which 386 have been ordered by the British
Army, with deliveries running from 1994 through to 2,000. Oman has ordered 18
Challenger 2 MBTs. With the introduction of Challenger 2, all remaining
Chieftain and Challenger 1 MBTs will be phased out of service with the British
Army. Although similar in appearance to Challenger 1, the Challenger 2 MBT has
many improvements including a brand new turret armed with the latest 120mm L30
rifled tank gun firing a new APFSDS-T (Armour Piercing Fin Discarding Sabot
Tracer) projectile with a depleted uranium penetrator. The new computerized
fire control system, all electric gun control and stabilizing system, and
stabilized sights for the commander and gunner give a high degree of first
round hit probability under both day and night conditions. Standard equipment
includes a thermal camera over the manlet of the 120mm gun which provides a
picture for gunner and commander, as well as an NBC (Nuclear, Biological,
Chemical) system, mounting points for additional fuel drums at the rear, and
mounting points for a Combat Dozer Blade at the front of the hull.
Item No
84852
Item
Name
British Challenger II MBT
Bar Code
6939319248527
Scale
1:48
Item Type
Plastic Model Armor Kit
Model Dimension
Length: 235.5mm Width:
76mm
Total Plastic Parts
190+
Total Sprues
6 sprues , upper hull , lower hull and turret
Chromeplate Parts
n/a
Resin Parts
n/a
Metal Parts
n/a
Photo Etched Parts
n/a
Film Accessory
n/a
Released Date
2025-01
More Features
The kit consists of over 190 parts
-Newly tooled parts in accurate detail
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