Military | Model & Die-Cast Tamiya Tamiya – 1/35 British Mbt Challenger 1 Mk3 Plastic Model Kit [35154]

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About The British Mbt Challenger 1 (Mk.3)

Great Britain Has A Long And Interesting History Of Armored Vehicle Use And Development. In Fact They Coined The Term “Tank” For Such Weapons, And Are Known As Well, For Their Superb Designs. Their Latest Version Of The Challenger Main Battle Tank Is Regarded As On Of The Most Advanced Armored Fighting Vehicles In Service In The World Today. Modern Technology Has Enabled Several Outstanding Improvements In Its Firepower, Crew Protection, And Mobility, To Meet The Demands Of Today’S Battle Conditions.

The Challenger Demonstrated And Proved Its Combat Worth During The Recent Gulf Conflict. In Addition To Painting The Tank With An Overall Sand Color, Many Modifications For Desert Operations Were Accomplished, Including An Improved Cooling System; Better Air Cleaners; A Reinforced Transmission; Extra Side Skirts From Chobham Armor For Added Protection, Plus Bolt-On Reactive Armor Applied To The Frontal Area; An Additional 200 Liters Of Fuel Was Carried In External Tanks Mounted On The Rear Of The Tan, Which Greatly Extended Its Range; Extra External Stowage Bins; And The Use Of Maintenance Free Batteries.

Despite Operations In The Harsh Desert Environment, The Challengers Maintained An Outstanding “In Service” And Availability Figure That Exceeded 90%. This Achievement, Along With Its Accurate And Heavy Firepower, Pointed To The Challenger As Being One Of The Best Main Battle Tanks Used During The Conflict.

Product Features

• Detailed Plastic Parts Attached To Sprues And Molded In Light Brown And Black.
• Complete Exterior Detailing.
• Includes Two Realistic Figures.
• Nylon Mesh For Stowage Bin Detail.
• Accurate Plastic Tracks.
• Armor Plating Included.
• Jerry Cans And Water Cans Included.
• Smoke Discharger Included.
• Waterslide Decals.
• Detailed Pictorial Instructions.

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