{"product_id":"chieftan-tank-mk-i-ii-armament-manual-1966","title":"Chieftain Tank Mk 1 and 2 User Handbook (1966)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 160%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSER HANDBOOK FOR \u003cbr\u003eTANK, COMBAT, 120-mm GUN\u003cbr\u003eCHIEFTAIN Mk 1 and 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 160%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 160%;\"\u003eMINISTRY OF DEFENCE, London, 1966\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: 160%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare Chieftain Tank user handbook, produced by the Director of Inspection of Fighting Vehicles, published by the Ministry of Defence in 1966, and reprinted in 1969. A restricted document ‘Not to be communicated either directly or indirectly to any person not authorised to receive it’, this handbook is a detailed guide to the Mk I and Mk 2 variants, well illustrated throughout with over 100 line drawings, diagrams and fold outs. Subjects covered include: general description, data, hull and turret details, air conditioning, turret traverse controls, fire fighting equipment, layout, main engine, lubrication system, cooling system, fuel system, hydraulics, generators, batteries, lighting, starting, clutch and gearbox, steering, brakes, final drives, sprockets and tracks, suspension, radio, searchlights, infra-red detector, navigation, tools, spares, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChieftain Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e was the primary main battle tank of the United Kingdom from the 1960s into 1990s. Introduced in 1967, it was among the most heavily armed MBTs at the time, mounting a 120 mm Royal Ordnance L11 gun, equivalent to the much larger specialist heavy tanks in service. It was also among the most heavily armoured, with up to 195 mm that was highly sloped to offer 388 mm thickness along the line of sight. A development from the Centurion MBT, the Chieftain introduced the supine (reclining) driver position to British design allowing a heavily sloped hull with reduced height. A new powerpack and improved transmission gave it higher speed than the Centurion despite being heavier due to major upgrades to armour protection and the armament; this allowed it to replace both the Centurion and Conqueror heavy tank while performing their roles effectively. The multi-fuel engine proved to be the design's primary drawback leading to breakdowns. This led to a series of improved models with new armour, sensors, engines and suspension systems. Export versions included the Shir 2 intended for Iran, which added Chobham armour, one of the first British uses of this armour - although this order was cancelled due to the Iranian Revolution in 1979. It was intended that the Chieftain would be replaced by a new design, the MBT-80. When tensions with the Warsaw Pact rose in 1980, Vickers offered a further updated version of the Shir 2 which became Challenger 1. This could be available years earlier and still met many of the MBT-80 design goals. Challenger deliveries began in 1983, but the Challenger initially proved problematic[ and the Chieftain remained in front-line service until 1996 with the introduction of the Challenger 2. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition. The hardback binder boards are in good condition, with signs of wear and use, and some marks. The laced binding is good and secure. The text is in very good condition, with a few minor marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished: 1966 (reprinted 1969)\u003cbr\u003eLoose leaf binder boards, with laced binding\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with line drawings, diagrams and fold-outs\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 230mm x 285mm\u003cbr\u003ePages: 313\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compass Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47850968907927,"sku":null,"price":21700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6131\/files\/ChieftanTankManual-1.jpg?v=1779981862","url":"https:\/\/www.compasslibrary.com\/en-jp\/products\/chieftan-tank-mk-i-ii-armament-manual-1966","provider":"Compass Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}