These tanks, whose design roots can be traced back to the even older Chieftain tank, demonstrate the evolution of armored weaponry through gradual development that builds upon prior, proven solutions.

The Chieftain tank was first introduced in the early 60s. Known for its powerful main gun and highly effective armor, the Chieftain continued to be used by the British armed forces for another ...

Following the founding of the Jewish state, Israel was set to procure and domestically produce the United Kingdom’s Chieftain tank. However, this agreement ultimately fell through, prompting ...

It is a highly upgraded Chieftain tank and looks very similar to the Challenger 1 tanks. It also has another name, the Shir 2, as it was developed for Imperial Iran. It was eventually developed ...