16K views · 120 reactions | The Challenger 2 is a main battle tank designed and manufactured by BAE Systems Land & Armaments (originally by Vickers Defence Systems). It has served in Iraq, Kosovo, and Bosnia, without suffering a single defeat at the hands of the enemy. In the grueling battles of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, this tank will face its ultimate test. | Interesting Engineering | Facebook

The Challenger II Tank In The Iraq War 2003-2005 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 The Challenger 2 had been used in peacekeeping missions and exercises before, but its first combat use came in March 2003 during the invasion of Iraq. 7th Armoured Brigade, part of 1st Armoured Division, was in action with 120 Challenger 2s around Basra. The type saw extensive use during the siege of Basra, providing fire support to the British forces and knocking out Iraqi tanks, mainly T-54/55s. The problems that had been identified