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84852 1:48 British Challenger II MBT
ALL NEW TOOLING!
British Challenger ll is a third generation British main battle tank (MBT) in service with the armies of the United Kingdom, Oman, and Ukraine.
Further development of the Challenger 1 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 (Armor 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 Type Plastic Model Armor Kit
Model Dimension Length: 235.5mm Width: 76mm
Length: 9.2” Width: 2.99”
Total Sprues 6 sprues, upper hull, lower hull and turret
KIT DETAILS:
- Optional position loader's hatch with 7.62mm secondary armament
- Separately molded smoke dischargers
- Optional position mirrors
- Detailed rear deck with fuel drums and cans
- Separately molded running gear
- Optional position commander's cupola with vision devices
- Markings for two versions
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