21K views · 512 reactions | The Challenger II Tank In The Iraq War...

FV4034 Challenger II 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 During the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the Challenger 2 tanks suffered no tank losses to Iraqi fire. In one encounter within an urban area, a Challenger 2 came under attack from irregular forces with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades. The driver's sight was damaged and while attempting to back away under the commander's directions, the other sights were damaged and the tank threw its tracks entering a ditch. It was hit by 14 rocket-propelled grenades from cl

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