• FV4030/4 Challenger 1 1983-1990 arası Challenger 2 geliştirilene kadar İngiliz Ordusu'nun birincil ana muharebe tankı olarak hizmet etti.
  • The Challenger 1 Mk.1 was the United Kingdom's main battle tank from 1983 to 1990. It was the first main battle tank equipped with Chobham armor.
  • The Challenger was replaced in 1990 by the all-improved Challenger 2, and both tanks were largely battle-tested in Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • Challenger 1 Main Battle Tank - British Tank Legacy.
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  • The tank was finally phased out of service with the British Army late in 2000 following the introduction of the Vickers Defence Systems Challenger 2 MBT.
  • The Challenger 1 was never supposed to see service with the British Army, nevertheless, despite its short service period, the tank quickly became a British icon.
  • Challenger 1 represents a significant improvement over Chieftain, with the introduction of Chobham composite armour, an improved power pack and upgraded...
  • Withdrawals of British Army Challenger 1 in British Service began in 1998, and it had been completely replaced by Challenger 2 MBT by 2001.
  • Described as a Challenger 1 Tank Prototype, it was assembled with parts from the Shir-2 Tank, later purchased by the British Army as the Challenger 1.
  • Deliveries of the first 420 Challenger 1 to the British Army started in March 1983 and served alongside both the Chieftain and its replacement the Challenger 2...