Developed by Vickers Defence Systems (now known as BAE Systems Land & Armaments), the FV4034 Challenger 2 is a direct successor to the Challenger 1, and currently in service with the armies of the UK and Oman. Production began in 1993, with the first batch being delivered in the following year. Having undergone various trials and evaluation tests, it began operational service with the British Army in 1998, the last tank being delivered in 2002.
1 The turret assembled, with anti-slip panels masked.