Takom : Chieftain Mk.11 : 1/35 Scale Model : In Box Review

The FV4201 Chieftain was the main battle tank of the United Kingdom during the 1960s-1990s.

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.