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Chieftain Main Battle Tank 1965-2003

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Tanks - British

Last Stocked on 10/26/2019

Product Info

Title
Chieftain Main Battle Tank 1965-2003
Publisher
Category
Author
Simon Dunstan
Publish Year
2003
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147343701
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG080
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG80

Description

The concept of the Main Battle Tank emerged from the Centurion Universal tank that was developed at the end of World War II. Development of its successor began as early as 1951. The Chieftain incorporated significant innovations including a reclining driver position and two-piece ammunition for greater survivability. The tank entered service in 1967 and was the heaviest armed and armored MBT within the NATO alliance. The Chieftain saw combat during the Iran-Iraq War, with the Kuwaitis during the 1990 Iraqi invasion and with the British Army during the Gulf War of 1990–91 as special-purpose variants. This book explores the design, development and operation of one of the most influential vehicles used in modern warfare.