The Challenger 2 uses a diesel engine, so the tank will only be useable for about 160 miles (250 km) - off-road operational range - prior to the invention of diesel fuel in the 1890s. Probably the biggest factor in determining the transported tank's viability is going to be fuel availability. I doubt it would last so long in a war before vehicles were invented. The tank is rendered ineffective when it can no longer move or shoot.įor example, it might last longer in WWII because the factories would be more capable of producing armor for it and it might be able to run off fuel from the time.In-period manufacturing techniques and technology.Unlimited knowledge of the tank can be taken back by its crew and shared with anyone else who might need it.

No restocking on fuel or parts from the present the time machine has been destroyed.In this question, I'm looking for comparison of how long my Challenger could last in various historic wars, assuming: What was not shown is how long the tank would be effective for. It was decided in my last question that this tank would indeed have some significant impact on the war.

A while ago, I asked In what war would one modern military vehicle make a difference? I have now come up with a sort-of sequel.Ī modern, Challenger II battle tank has been sent back in time to a past war.

Modern vs world war 2 tanks