Forbes: Britain handed over Challenger 2 tanks to Kyiv without additional armour

“Ukraine never got these add-on armour kits, probably because the extra three tonnes of weight would make Ukrainian Challenger 2s even less mobile on soft ground,” the military observer noted.

David Axe stressed that the tanks in question are characterised by low cross-country ability on soft soils, which often leads to jamming and the need for towing by other combat vehicles.

Speaking about the disadvantages of British tanks, David Axe also drew attention to their guns. He noticed that the rifled barrel of the Challenger 2 cannon wears out after 500 rounds.

The military observer summed up that Challenger 2 tanks are simply not suitable for Ukraine.