![]() ![]() ![]() Developed during the war, this new class of tank arrived too late to see combat actions in the conflict but would go on to become a staple of the Cold War world (1947-1991) and achieve post-war success both locally and through foreign sales - serving in many capacities from 1945 into the 1990s.įor the British Army, their classic Centurion eventually began to show its age (and battlefield limitations) so a new MBT was in order. However, to understand its evolution, one much understand its deep lineage which dates back to the closing years of World War 2 when the British unveiled their Centurion MBT (detailed elsewhere on this site). The type represents the pinnacle of British armor development due to its perfect combination of mobility, firepower, and armor protection - key qualities of any modern fighting machine. The Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) represents the current standard tracked combat vehicle of the British Army.
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