DescriptionThis model kit recreates the British Main Battle Tank Challenger 2 in compact 1/48 scale. The Challenger 2 featured an engine based on that of the Challenger 1 (Britains main battle tank during the Gulf War), double-pin, double-block tracks and newly designed turret. Its deployment started in 1994, and about 120 Challenger 2s were in service as the main tank of the 7th Armoured Brigade in Iraq War in 2003.
About The Model1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 243mm, width: 84mmThe new mould authentically captures the form of Challenger 2 with canvas skirts on side hull, square muffler cover and Combat Identification PanelsMoving main gun features realistic elevationWeld lines and side skirt ripples are faithfully depictedFeatures plastic chassisAssembly type tracks have one-piece straight sections.Metal chassis weight gives the model a realistic heavy feeOne commander torso figure at the cupola hatch is includedComes with one marking option to depict a vehicle which took part in the 2003 invasion of Iraq
