Instead, they use what is known as a boiling vessel, which is designed to heat rations, and not specifically make tea. Britain’s attempt at tackling this was not by fitting a tea pot and stove, as some may suggest. This is a problem militaries have continued to face for a century. However, the “understated, upper class British chap and his tea” gags have inadvertently caused some misconceptions about an important aspect of armored warfare – keeping troops happy, healthy, fed and hydrated within the confines of a tank. Images and videos of British troops throughout history often depict them with mugs on their gear, or sitting down for a warm drink. It is no secret that British troops drink a considerable amount of tea. However, while British vehicles are fitted with a water-heating device, it is in fact not a dedicated tea making facility. Dimensions: 38cm Length x 15cm Width x 11cm HeightĪll brick parts are made using high quality premium durable BPA Plastic components for excellent compatible bricks.There is a common idea that British tanks are equipped with facilities for the sole purpose of making a hot cup of tea.Only one Challenger 2 has ever been lost in combat and that was due to a blue on blue incident that occurred in Iraq 2003. Fortunately the crew only received light injuries and was able to return to the base due to the use of explosive reactive armour on the hull underside that absorbed the RPG projectile. In August 2006 in Iraq a Challenger 2 received a direct hit from an RPG-29 on its underside hull armour. The Challengers four man crew is protected by the 2nd generation Chobham armour package. The British MBT still uses a rifled 120mm gun due to the premium reliance of High Explosive Squash Heads (HESH).

This 62-ton monster was a direct and drastic improvement on the Challenger 1 and came into service in 1993. The Challenger 2 or the FV4034 is a 3rd generation MBT of UK armed forces.

British modern tank