The Tamiya 1/48 British Challenger 2 Desertised Tank (32601) reproduces the British Army's main battle tank in its desert-optimised configuration — as deployed to Iraq for Operation Telic in 2003. The Challenger 2's combination of Chobham/Dorchester composite armour, 120mm L30A1 rifled gun, and advanced fire control made it arguably the best protected tank in the world, and in Iraq it destroyed numerous Iraqi armoured vehicles without suffering a single loss to enemy fire — a remarkable combat record.
An important and impressive modern British armour subject in the space-saving 1/48 scale.
Kit highlights:
Accurate 1/48 Challenger 2 in desert-optimised configuration
120mm L30A1 rifled gun and Chobham armour detail
Desert tan marking options for Iraq War 2003
Compact 1/48 scale ideal for display collections
The world's most combat-proven modern MBT
Please note: Cement and paints required, sold separately.
