Trumpeter 1/35 British Challenger 2 Enhanced Armour (01522)

Challenger 2 with enhanced protection

Trumpeter’s 1/35 scale British Challenger 2 Enhanced Armour kit depicts a version of the main battle tank fitted with additional protection. Kit 01522 offers a distinctive alternative to the standard Challenger 2, highlighting the evolving appearance of modern British armour.

Historical background

Developed by Vickers as the successor to Challenger 1, Challenger 2 entered British Army service in the 1990s. Its 120mm rifled main gun and advanced armour protection made it the principal tank of Britain’s heavy armoured forces.

Operational experience highlighted the need to adapt protection to changing threats. Additional armour packages supplemented the tank’s original protection, reflecting the challenges of operating in environments where threats could come from several directions rather than solely from an opposing tank ahead.

These changes also altered the vehicle’s outward appearance, giving modellers an opportunity to explore the development of Challenger 2 beyond its original service configuration. The enhanced-armour subject tells the wider story of how a long-serving tank can be adapted as operational requirements evolve.

Model details

• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: British Challenger 2 main battle tank
• Configuration: Enhanced Armour
• Period: modern
• Kit number: 01522

Add an enhanced-protection variant to your British armour collection, or display it alongside an earlier Challenger 2 to show the changing profile of the vehicle.