
An unusual exhibit for a Tractor show was this Chieftain tank at the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show in 2008
The Chieftain Tank built by Vickers Plc was the main British Army battle tank for 1980's till replaced by the Challenger Tank.
History[]
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Preservation[]
A few have been bought by Military vehicle collectors and appear at shows. Others are used by Tank Driving experience days (but are a bit heavy on the gas) so other lighter vehicles are often used like the Abbot Self-Propelled Gun.
Events with tanks at[]
- Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show 2008
- Belvoir Castle Steam Festival 2008 and 2009
See also[]
- Military vehicles
- List of UK Military vehicles by FV number
- List of UK modern armoured fighting vehicles
- Shows and Meets
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