{"product_id":"challenger-2-desertised-main-battle-tank-cold-cast-bronze-statue","title":"Challenger 2 Desertised Main Battle Tank Cold Cast Bronze Statue | Handmade in England","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChallenger 2 Desertised Main Battle Tank — Cold Cast Bronze Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritain’s most formidable modern battle tank, the Challenger 2 has earned a legendary reputation for near-invincibility in combat. This cold cast bronze statue depicts the Challenger 2 in its desertised configuration — complete with desert skirts — as deployed during operations in Iraq, where it proved itself one of the most survivable tanks ever built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Challenger 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntering service with the British Army in 1998, the Challenger 2 is renowned for its Chobham composite armour, rifled 120mm gun, and exceptional crew protection. Its desert variant saw extensive service with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the Queen's Royal Lancers during Operation Telic, where not a single Challenger 2 was lost to enemy fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted in England\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach statue is individually cast, polished, and finished by hand in the North East of England by \u003cstrong\u003eOur trusted supplier\u003c\/strong\u003e. At approximately 3kg, this is a substantial, weighty piece that commands attention in any display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 11 inches | Width: 7 inches | Height: 4.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approx. 3kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cold cast bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures desert skirts (desertised configuration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the North East of England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItems are usually dispatched within 5–7 working days. During busy periods, please allow up to 28 days — we’ll keep you informed throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crafty Black Dog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093066834186,"sku":"7","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3053\/0314\/files\/IMG_2580.jpg?v=1779550653","url":"https:\/\/thecraftyblackdog.co.uk\/products\/challenger-2-desertised-main-battle-tank-cold-cast-bronze-statue","provider":"The Crafty Black Dog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}