Chobham Armor

Composite armor1960sBritainBritish MoD

TypeComposite armor

OriginBritain

Era1960s

UsersBritish MoD

About Chobham Armor

A composite armor incorporating ceramics and metals. So secret that its exact composition is classified. Used on the M1 Abrams and Challenger tanks. Defeated Iraqi tank rounds at point-blank range during Desert Storm. Changed tank design philosophy worldwide. Depleted uranium mesh adds extra protection on US tanks.