- The Challenger 1 not only impressed British forces and others with its performance, but also set a world record that has yet to be beaten.
- Английский танк-истребитель Challenger I: создание, производство, применение и несостоявшиеся испытания в СССР.
- The Challenger 2 remains the standard British Army main battle tank today and has proven equally excellent in its own right.
- After being re-christened Cheviot and then Challenger, the new MBT was accepted and entered service with the British Army in 1983.
- Challenger 1 Mk3: Modified storage bins for 120mm rounds, unspecified minor hull modifications and Quick release for rear mounted fuel drums.
- 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.
- The Challenger 1 is a British 3rd generation main battle tank put into service in 1983.
- The British Army took delivery of the Challenger in March of 1983 from the manufacturer at the time, Royal Ordnance Leeds.
- Compared to its predecessor, the Challenger 1 was a major improvement.
- The Challenger is essentially a modified Shir 2, which was built for Iran.