Overview
The introduction into British army service of the Challenger2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) was originally intended to take a mere eighteen months from design to production, but in the event, it took something closer to ten years. Why this was so is an important part of the Challenger 2 story, and although on the face of it this might seem to be a clear failure, it actually produced the most thoroughly tested and reliable tank ever to enter service with the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC). The tank has now been in service for twenty years and can be expected to form part of the British army's inventory albeit in low numbers until around 2035, which would make it the longestserving frontline battle tank ever used by the UK. 198 colour photographs, colour profiles, gloss paper
Full Product Details
Author: Dick Taylor
Publisher: Oficyna Wydawnicza KAGERO Damian Majsak
Imprint: Oficyna Wydawnicza KAGERO Damian Majsak
ISBN: 9788365437853
ISBN 10: 8365437856
Pages: 88
Publication Date: 10 June 2019
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
I imagine a lot of current and ex-'tankies' will be interested in this one, while the references of the tank actually in service will be a boon for armour modellers looking for that touch of extra detail/authenticity for their models. * Military Model Scene 26/06/2019 * [Dick Taylor] writes in an auhtoritative, no-nonsense style gained through years of service with a premier tank regiment. The text, accompanied by 187 colour photos and 3 pages of line drawn colour schemes, is exactly the right balance for the Modeller or Military Vehicle Historian... [Written] with clarity and humour...his style shows he was an excellent instructor. * Army Rumour Service 05/08/2019 * This book is for anyone interested in the Challenger 2, and as one of those people it makes for an interesting and informative read. Very highly recommended. * Britmodeller.com 19/07/2019 * ... a fantastic visual reference for the modeller. * Armorama 05/07/2019 *
I imagine a lot of current and ex-'tankies' will be interested in this one, while the references of the tank actually in service will be a boon for armour modellers looking for that touch of extra detail/authenticity for their models. * Military Model Scene 26/06/2019 *
Author Information
Dick Taylor is a serving British Army officer who has been deployed in many areas of the world. Since being commissioned in 2000, he has specialized in tank gunnery instruction, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear operations, Psychological Oper
