Trumpeter 00323 British Challenger 2 MBT (OP. Telic) Iraq 2003 (1/35)

Trumpeter 00323 British Challenger 2 MBT (OP. Telic) Iraq 2003 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the British main battle tank Challenger 2, used during Operation Telic in Iraq in 2003. The model is produced in the popular 1/35 scale, allowing exceptional detail and accuracy to the authentic vehicle.

Historical Context and Use

The Challenger 2 is a British main battle tank introduced into service in 1998. It was designed as the successor to the Challenger 1 tank, featuring modern ballistic solutions and advanced electronics. It participated in the Iraq War during Operation Telic – the British part of the 2003 coalition invasion. Known for its high resistance to enemy fire and improved mobility, its active involvement in urban and desert warfare has made it one of the icons of modern British armored forces.

Model Features

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of origin (real vehicle): United Kingdom
• Historical Period: Contemporary (Operation Telic – Iraq, 2003)
• Material: Highest quality plastic
• Kit contents: Numerous external details, movable segmented tracks, weapon components, and a rich set of decals for British unit markings
• Glue and paints not included – these products must be purchased separately
• Category: Plastic model kit

Who is it recommended for?

The Trumpeter 00323 Challenger 2 MBT kit is recommended both for intermediate modelers as well as ambitious beginners looking to develop their assembly and painting skills while working with modern armored vehicles. This product requires precision and patience, which is why we rate the difficulty as 4/5.

Thanks to its rich detail, the model is an excellent base for your own modifications and weathering effects, and its authentic construction details allow for a faithful reproduction of the vehicle from Operation Telic.

Trumpeter 00323 British Challenger 2 MBT (OP. Telic) Iraq 2003 (1/35) is the perfect choice if you’re interested in British military technology, contemporary armored vehicles, or you want to enrich your collection with a realistic model that stands as an icon of 21st-century armed conflicts.