Further development of the Challenger 1 by Vickers Defence Systems resulted in the Challenger 2 MBT, of which 386 have been ordered by the British Army, with deliveries running from 1994 through to 2,000. Oman has ordered 18 Challenger 2 MBTs. With the introduction of Challenger 2, all remaining Chieftain and Challenger 1 MBTs will be phased out of service with the British Army. Although similar in appearance to Challenger 1, the Challenger 2 MBT has many improvements including a brand new turret armed with the latest 120mm L30 rifled tank gun firing a new APFSDS-T (Armour Piercing Fin Discarding Sabot Tracer) projectile with a depleted uranium penetrator. The new computerized fire control system, all electric gun control and stabilizing system, and stabilized sights for the commander and gunner give a high degree of first round hit probability under both day and night conditions. Standard equipment includes a thermal camera over the manlet of the 120mm gun which provides a picture for gunner and commander, as well as an NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) system, mounting points for additional fuel drums at the rear, and mounting points for a Combat Dozer Blade at the front of the hull.
| Item No | 84854 |
| Item Name | British Challenger II Enhanced Armour |
| Bar Code | 6939319248541 |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Item Type | Plastic Model Armor Kit |
| Model Dimension | Length: 238mm Width: 81mm |
| Total Plastic Parts | 190+ |
| Total Sprues | 4 sprues , upper hull , lower hull and turret |
| Chromeplate Parts | n/a |
| Resin Parts | n/a |
| Metal Parts | n/a |
| Photo Etched Parts | n/a |
| Film Accessory | n/a |
| Released Date | 2025-12 |
| More Features |
The kit consists of over 190 parts -Newly tooled parts in accurate detail |