Trumpeter

Trumpeter 07105 British Challenger I MBT (Desert Version)

British Challenger I MBT (Desert  Version) - Image 1
Scale: 1:72
Manufacturer: Trumpeter
Product code: tru07105
Availability: in stock!
$15.33 or 9700 pts.

Includes 0% VAT
when shipping to the country: United States
To change the country click here

Basic information

ManufacturerTrumpeter
Product codetru07105
Weight:0.19 kg
Ean:9580208071053
Scale1:72
Added to catalog on:3.14.2011
Tags:Challenger

The Challenger 1 was a British Main Battle Tank from the Cold War period. The first prototypes of this vehicle were made in the mid-1970s, and serial production was carried out in 1982-1990. Over 400 vehicles of this type were created in its course. The car was powered by a single 1,200hp Rolls-Royce CV-12 diesel engine. Its armament consisted of a single 120mm L11A5 rifled cannon and two 7.62mm machine guns.

The Challenger 1 was developed as the British Army's new main battle tank to replace the Chieftain line. Its design, however, was based on many elements of the Shir-2, which was to be produced for Iran, but which was based on the Chieftain tank. The new tank, which received the designation Challenger 1 by the British Army, compared to its predecessor, had much better Chobham armor, which protected it very well against e.g. HEAT shells. It also received a new engine with more power, as well as other electronic equipment. However, the car was not free from problems - above all, compared to such tanks as Leopard 2 or M1 Abrams, it had very poor performance and maneuverability. Its main armament was also inferior to 120mm smoothbore guns. Bearing in mind all these shortcomings, the vehicle manufacturer - Vickers Defense Systems - decided to improve it and create the Challenger 2 tank. It is worth adding, however, that despite the shortcomings, the Challenger 1 tanks performed very well during the First Gulf War (1990-1991). Vehicles of this type remained in the line of the British Army until 2001.

Mistake in the description? Report problem
Customer reviews
Add a review of: British Challenger I MBT (Desert Version)
...
Added to catalog on: 3.14.2011
Availability: in stock!
  • item available
  • item unavailable
  • item available on request
  • delivery
  • unavailable
  • 1 pcs.
  • 2 pcs.
  • 3-5 pcs.
  • 6-10 pcs.
  • above 10 pcs.
Is it possible to back order an item that is not listed on the website, or that is listed as "unavailable"?
Recommended additions

Manufacturer: Kagero
Product code: KAG-FS-009-EN
Availability: in stock!

$28.31 or 15400 pts.

Manufacturer: Kagero
Product code: KAG-FS-0011
Availability: in stock!

$28.31 or 15400 pts.

Manufacturer: Eureka XXL
Product code: EU-ER-3513
Availability: in stock!

$4.73 or 3000 pts.

Scale: 1:72
Manufacturer: Braille Strike
Product code: BRL72126
Availability: in stock!

$6.94 or 4400 pts.

Scale: 1:72
Manufacturer: CMK
Product code: CMMV065
Availability: in stock!

$13.98 or 8900 pts.

Scale: 1:72
Manufacturer: Star-Decals
Product code: SRD-72-A1010
Availability: 2-6 weeks

$12.19 or 7800 pts.

Similar items

Scale: 1:72
Manufacturer: Trumpeter
Product code: tru07106
Availability: in stock!

$14.86 or 9400 pts.

-6%

Scale: 1:72
Manufacturer: JSC
Product code: JSC722
Availability: in stock!

$2.29 $2.16
or 1300 pts.

Scale: 1:72
Manufacturer: Academy
Product code: aca13426
Availability: 2-6 weeks

$14.56 or 9300 pts.

Scale: 1:48
Manufacturer: Academy
Product code: aca13007B
Availability: in stock!

$20.62 or 13100 pts.

Scale: 1:35
Manufacturer: Trumpeter
Product code: tru00308
Availability: in stock!

$21.97 or 14000 pts.

Scale: 1:35
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Product code: tam35154
Availability: in stock!

$35.55 or 21500 pts.