Chieftain MBT

1/50 SCALE model made from High density resin and pewter parts. 

Part of our BAOR range. 

The FV4201 Chieftain was the main battle tank of the United Kingdom during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

A development of the Centurion, the Chieftain introduced the supine (reclining) driver position to British design allowing a heavily sloped hull with reduced height. A new powerpack and improved transmission gave it higher speed than the Centurion despite being heavier due to major upgrades to armour protection and the armament: this allowed it to replace both the Conqueror and Centurion while performing their roles effectively. It remained in service until replaced by the Challenger 1 which shared many of the Chieftain's features.

Also used by many Middle Eastern countries and saw notable action at the battle of the bridges during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.