Richard "The Challenger" Cutland | Top 5 Tanks | The Tank Museum 

I must ask if he has ever driven a Stalwart. That was the most fun vehicle I have ever driven. Fully agree with him on the merits ofm modern tanks. They are all very dangerous, the crew makes them more or less so.

0:13 "The main armament was 'F**k that s**t'" Dunno why its not part of the core video, its the best description of the 120 mm L11 I've heard since.

I can relate to those out takes at the beginning.

You should really invite Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons channel to come do one of these

There is a real difference in the way Mr Cutland speaks, when it comes to personal stuff- especially between chieftain and ferret part. BTW. "like" button is not enough... where is "love" button? WHERE THE HELL IS "LOVE" BUTTON?

A little surprised the centurion didn't make an appearance, but the challenger series is a very impressive design. Great list as usual.

The quality of this video is what separates people that have actually served with these vehicles, and those that have opinions of the vehicles. Great video.

Part of me really wanted "The Chieftain" from Wargaming NA to just casually stroll around with zero acknowledgement during the Chieftain portion of the video.

At about 9:20 when he speaks about the governor and not telling the mechanics about what they did, I must say, as a mechanic and engineer myself, they definitely knew :D

Richard "Sucks air through his teeth too much" Cutland - I kid, you gave an amazing presentation and I loved every minute of it.

The loader - also responsible for tea. :)

How his eyes and face start to glow when talking about Challenger 1 having a special place in his heart! Very, very sympathetic!

Really like the the outtakes, please make them a regular part of these

Great vid, the outtakes make you more human and interesting than a perfectly edited professional production. Nice work!

Im loving the outtakes and snippets you guys put at the start of the videos now

That would be very interesting to hear you talk (more in depth) about the chieftain or other tanks that you fought in ! I really enjoyed this top 5 ! Keep it up guys !

Richard, you should do tons more videos for Wargaming, it’s fascinating to hear such a knowledgeable fellow Brit talk about these incredible vehicles. A fine addition to The Chieftain :)

Blimey! Probably the best one yet. This one has passion coupled with knowledge.

Richard: Here in a very chilly bovington Canada: Hold my sled

Very wise words regarding the old question "which one is the best?". Wouldn't have expected anything else from Mr. Cutland.

When he was talking about the challenger I met richard and the blonde one with lanyard was my teacher. Lovley meeting you richard btw I was the boy with blonde hear that shook your hand 😊

Respect mate. Knowing the horrible deaths tank men die in action, it's not a job I'd want to do.

Great to hear you talking about these! The tip about keeping your thumbs outside of the wheels brings back memories of learning to drive tractor on blown field when I was ten or something - it also could hit pretty hard if you weren't careful, and I remember the lesson still :)

For a moment I thought it's T62! Damn you Challenger!

VERY interesting. And I really appreciated your personal information. Just a great video, IMO.

Finally! I've been waiting for his take too

All commentators in this series are really good in different ways, but there is something special to be said for the voice of actual experience. ('The 'Chieftan', brings this too...) Excellent! xx SF

Knowledge and passion, much in evidence in this selection. Outstanding, thank you.

My favorite Top 5. Great job bringing personal history and emotion to it.

Good to see you back on yt buddy!

Some nice personal perspectives. How could it be otherwise for someone so entangled by life in these behomaths.

Great top 5 from a great bloke

Excellent explanations of each tank, like the list and spot on its the guys in the tank that make the difference. Off to find some his videos.

Richard Cutland, very interesting and well done. And a very creditable personal accounts. Thanks Tank Museum

Well done! Keep up the good work.

A brilliant presentation and some very good choices of vehicles. Particularly agree with the choice of FSC in UN colours. Good vehicle and fun! Thank you.

A great review and selection. It has always been my perspective that the modern MBT today are so closely related to each other that the crews are the real keys to victory. At this point though, conflict with MBT becomes little more than a tragedy as every loss means the loss of great soldiers. I support maintaining these beasts, I pray they never face-off.

That was great! Happy New Year to all at TTM!

Great top 5 , loved it 😉👍

Good one, good job. Unadultered, infectious enthusiasm. (Better than it sounds.) Good list, too. Although, did I detect a bit of personal bias? ;)

The interior of the Chieftain looks Huge. Of the tanks you've been in, which would you say is best for crew comfort and ease of operation?

Ferret only at #3.... should have been #1! Brilliant little thing - loved sitting half in the turret of mine when we did the wire patrols along the Inner German Border in the late 70s

As an American, had the Opportunity to take a ride in and help fire the main gun of a Challenger 1 while I was stationed in Germany.

"Sleeping with the other 2 men"

Nice video mate, fear naught

Thanks. So interesting and educational.

I was so hyped and ready for you to say "1967" and "Scorpion" when you got to #1 @11:12. Especially when it was right behind you. Oh, you dirty old tease, Rich! :P

Really enjoyed this

Excellent Perspective

love this channel!

Holy crap is the interior huge on the Chieftain, that must be the most space any battle tank designer allotted to crews in post war years.

I can feel the nostalgia through the screen! :D

I have always loved it when someone has selected a tank as one of the best tanks of all time, and then describes the hole long list of what was terrible with that specific tank. If anything, it would just make sense vice versa.

Good to see him back !

Excellent and Outstanding!!!

I have always found his delivery of the tank 'reviews' feeling a bit stilted, but absolutely loved the genuine fun he was having while doing this clip and as far as I'm concerned he completely redeemed himself. Big BIG thumbs up, Mr Cutland!

Lovely review👍

Just love these Top 5 Tanks.

I was wondering when i will get to see a Richard's top five tank video... It finally arrives! A little british, yes. But with a reason... I really like it!

The second I seen the ferret I cheered!! As mush as I love tanks the ferret has a special place in my heart.

The end of the Challenger 1 talk you can see and hear the emotion.

Great post!

Very cool to hear from another Armor veteran!

Can relate to the Ferret was in the Australian Reserves and had Ferrets when first joined along with Saracens. Over about 2 years they were replaced with Mii3A1s.

I smell some heavy british bias here,though I can see why and I actually like this gentlemen Chieftain. It's sad he doesn't do any tank reviews anymore, still remember the Jagdtiger video.

Best top 5 I've seen!

Dunno why I always assumed the loader would be the lowest rank guy but sounds like he was second in command

Nice video from someone who knows his stuff.

My brother used the ferret(no turret) while in the Canadian militia, loved how it drove.

right down to what you / crew shoot the best. like a hunting arm .

Usually when you watch his videos for WG, he seems a little bored and uncomfortable, this is the first video in a while I've seen him look like he's actually enjoying making it. Dunno if I'm imagining that of course, but it's how it seems.

As it seems Challenger I compares as much to Challenger II as Matilda I to Matilda II...

I remember the Ferret Scout Car troop when I was in Cyprus in 1989 with the Royal Canadian Dragoons.

I can imagine Mr. Cutland must have had the time of his life as a hussar, driving all the best western MBTs and the Scout car Ferret. But boy, would I - as former rifleman with the armored infantry - also like to see a special sometime in the future on mechanized infantry/armored fighting vehicles, armored recce vehicles (Scimitar, Scorpion, German 8 x 8 Luchs, Warrior, YPR-765, Bradley, Marder and the likes). They may not be as sexy as their big brorhers, but as we now know, tanks without infantry support are very vulnerable to anti-tank fire. They stick together like horse and carriage (no question who is what, LOL). Also I believe the Leopard family is getting a bit of a raw deal on this channel. Having served alongside both Leopards with the RNL Army and having witnessed Challenger 1's at the Sennelager training area, I must say the Leopard never failed to impress through its magnificent mobility, speed and agility. Once a few mates and I were in a dug in position and some of them stormed our position, obviously not knowing we were actually there. The closed a distance of around 1.000 meters in less than 20 seconds (I know, I was an M-47 Dragon ATGW gunner and had measured my firing zone pretty accurate) and looking at those beasts racing towards us, while the ground trembled under our feet, As they were about to run us over, a clever guy got out of his foxhole and started waving a piece of red and white plastic tape. The approaching squadron stopped just short of four or five meters away from us, and I think every single one of us had broken a sweat. And that, while it was minus 10 degrees Celcius. Not saying the Leopard is better rthan anything else, but it is one hell of an impressing MBT. And its engine sound, well... that must be the best predator roar out there. No question about that. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-121d0jowjQo.html

Let's bring phly daily to do a top 5 tanks

Ok, we need an entire book on the Pina Colada tour.

About dayum time

What a nice chap :D

I am embarrassed to admit that for years (as a child) I thought the 'Chieftain' was pronounced the 'Chiffon'. I (think I) thought it was a French-based name or something. ☮

Epic!!

Man, it's so spacious inside a Chieftain.

I hope to get to Bovington someday.

No Centurion? Love that little Ferret!

+Richard Cutland/The Challenger - do you think tanks should still be judged on the big 3 - firepower, armour and mobility? Or do you think it is time to add a fourth (or maybe more)a e.g. comms and sensors?

Nice one and Thank you you are Almost on par with Master Fletcher!!!

Hoorah!

Cool.

I was also a Junior Leader at JLR RAC. 1985-1986. Which term were you in?

0:11 Wow, I guess the Chieftain’s engine started up in the middle of the shoot

Tank Museum, excellent -- sung to the tune of "Wayne's World."

I think there is one word which defines the top tanks forever...and it's the name of a little village in Surrey...so small it doesn't even have a railway station..

Basically the same too 5 as me :p I would just replace the mk4 with the panther and the FSC with the centurion.

My question would be when you advise them on say the challenge do they actually listen or do they pretend too and do the opposite because the player base would argue there's a good bit of need tanks to oblivion vs the repeated buffing of Russian tanks even the ones that don't need it.

Only 4k likes? That's criminally unacceptable.

If any IT or gaming company has a position that potentially could be filled by a historian or researcher, they'll usually go for some flashy type, who'll draw a lot of attention for his non-historic accolades, than the guy with archive dust on his hands. Just FYI, if a position comes by.

Great video! Now let's play some War Thunder:)

In the Chieftain whats the large thing to the right with the yellow top? Looks like a big shell i know its not but looks like one.

10:44 A Wild TOG II appears

Looking at that Challenger I - A Lt/Col. commanding a Cpl, L/Cpl and a Trooper? Man that is one hell of a rank gap.

Great talk! Proud to be British after watching this