

Cold War-era development of more powerful engines, better suspension systems and lighter composite armor allowed for the design of a tank that had the firepower of a super-heavy tank, the armor protection of a heavy tank, and the mobility of a light tank, in a package with the weight of a medium tank. Commander and loader half-body figures and 3 sets of markings included with kit.A main battle tank ( MBT), also known as a battle tank or universal tank, is a tank that fills the role of armor-protected direct fire and maneuver in many modern armies. Transparent parts used to replicate gun sight lens, headlights, tail lights and rotating light. CITV and gunner's sight lens cover can be assembled opened or closed. Features new accurately replicated tracks and wheels. Overall length=334mm, Overall width=115mm Accurate replication of Challenger 2 tank including new turret and 120mm 55 caliber smoothbore main gun. Special modifications to tanks deployed to Iraq included reactive armor added to the front, composite armor on the sides, a special cover to reduce exhaust heat, canvas skirts to reduce dust ingestion, Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV) and Combat Identification Panels (CIP).ġ/35 scale plastic assembly kit of the British main battle tank Challenger 2. The 120mm 元0 rifled main gun provides improved muzzle velocity and accuracy, and enables the Challenger 2 to discharge armor piercing, HESH, smoke and depleted uranium rounds. The fire control system was updated with the latest digital technology, including a panoramic commander's sight with built-in laser rangefinder and a thermal gunner's sight. Compared to the Challenger 1 MBT that saw service during the Gulf War, the Challenger 2 features improved second generation Chobham armor capable of withstanding armor piercing and shape charge rounds.
