CHALLENGER by M. P. Robinson, Robert Griffin ( 9781473896659 )

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Title:

CHALLENGER
THE BRITISH MAIN BATTLE TANK

Volume:

No. 2

By:

M. P. Robinson, Robert Griffin

Format:

Paperback

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£15.99

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£11.67

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ISBN 10:

1473896657

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9781473896659

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Publisher:

PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD

Pub. date:

30 October, 2017

Pages:

224

Description:

Covers the background, development and career of Challenger 2.

Synopsis:

For much of the Cold War, the British Armys main battle tanks (MBT) were first the Centurion and then the Chieftain. The question of the latters replacement became urgent when in 1980 MBT80 was cancelled. While the Royal Ordnance Challenger (originally the Shir 2) was acquired as a stop gap its design and capability limitations quickly became apparent. Vickers then took over the Royal Ordnance tank building facility and against stiff foreign competition developed the Challenger 2. This superbly researched and illustrated book tells the story of the evolution and subsequent successful career of Challenger 2 which has seen distinguished service in war and peace since 1990 and has proved itself one of the worlds most formidable fighting vehicles. The authors do not shy away from technical detail and make comparisons with competitors. The result is an objective and authoritative work which will delight military equipment buffs, modellers and wargamers.

Illustrations:

250 colour & black and white illustrations

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Imprint:

Pen & Sword Military

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