Tamiya 35274 1/35 British MBT Challenger 2-(Desertised)

This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required.
Tamiya presents the British Challenger 2 MBT to the Military Miniature Series, further adding to the 1/35 scale MM Iraq series of models. Great to build and compare with previously released British MBT including the Centurion (89555), Chieftain (35068) and Challenger 1 (35154) or other vehicles active in Iraq such as the U.S. M1A2 Abrams (35269).
About the Challenger 2
Compared to the Challenger 1 MBT that saw service during the Gulf War, the Challenger 2 features improved second generation Chobham armour capable of withstanding armour piercing and shape charge 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. The 120mm L30 rifled main gun provides improved muzzle velocity and accuracy, and enables the Challenger 2 to discharge armour piercing, HESH, smoke and depleted uranium rounds. Special modifications to tanks deployed to Iraq included reactive armour added to the front, composite armour 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).
Scale1/35
Construction typeAssembly kit
Photo-etch partsNot included
DecalsIncluded
Special feature 1Overall length=334mm, Overall width=115mm
Special feature 2Accurate replication of Challenger 2 tank including new turret and 120mm 55 caliber smoothbore main gun.
Special feature 3Moveable parts include main gun and CITV.
Special feature 4Features new accurately replicated tracks and wheels.
Special feature 5CITV and gunner’s sight lens cover can be assembled opened or closed.
Special feature 6Transparent parts used to replicate gun sight lens, headlights, tail lights and rotating light.
Special feature 7Commander and loader half-body figures and 3 sets of markings included with kit.
Special feature 8Accessories to accurately replicate Iraq version including canvas skirts and CIP included.