All about the most powerful and impressive tanks.
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T-90
According to many experts, the most powerful tank in the world - this is the domestic T-90. It was developed back in the 80s, and then it was called “T-88”, but soon changed to T-90. In the early 90s of the 20th century, large-scale production of the model began. Over five years, about 120 T-90 tanks were produced. And in the early 2000s, a modification called the T-90A was released. 
The main weapon of the T-90 is a 125 mm smoothbore gun, 2A46M-2 launcher. The ammunition load contains 43 rounds, 22 of which can be stored in the rotating conveyor of the automatic loader. Another 21 shots were fired in a non-mechanical position.
The powerful tank is equipped with a 7.62-caliber PKT coaxial machine gun; its ammunition load is 2 thousand rounds (or 8 belts of 250 rounds each). This, of course, is not the most powerful machine gun, but in combat conditions it serves as a good help.
The tank is also armed with an anti-aircraft machine gun. It has a remote control and can fire at both ground and air targets, while the tank's hatches remain closed. Pointing angle from 180 o horizontally or 360 o from the tank turret. The anti-aircraft machine gun is supplied with 300 rounds of ammunition (2 belts of 150 rounds each).
Main anti-tank weapon T-90 is armor-piercing shells (3БМ-26, BM-29, 3БМ-42, 3БМ-22), as well as a weapon system with control with 3УБК20 and 3УБК14 shots.
The tank is also armed with the Reflex guided weapon system. Its firing range is 2.5 times greater than the return fire range of any tank produced in the 21st century. This is what gives the T-90 a huge advantage even before entering the enemy’s return fire zone.
Among other things, the T-90 is equipped with optional equipment: 1A45-T fire control complex, 1G46 gunner's day sight, PNK-4S commander's sighting and observation system, night sighting system TO1-KO1 with an electron-optical converter with a TPN-4 “Buran-PA” sight, as well as, for calculating ballistic corrections, a 1V528-1 ballistic computer.
Modified T-90S and T-90A have an improved fire control system. They have an Essa thermal imaging sight and a Shtora-1 optical-electronic suppression complex.
Such a vehicle weighs exactly 46.5 tons and accommodates a crew of three people. The length of the tank including the gun is 9.5 meters, and the width of the track is 3.4 meters. On a paved road, the car can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h. On a dry dirt road the speed drops to 40 km/h.
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The T-90 is protected by barriers made of high-hardness steel with reflective sheets. The frontal unit has Kontakt-V dynamic protection. It provides protection from both cumulative PTS and OBPS.
Filler packages can be classified as “semi-active” type. There are 21 containers on the roof of the tower to repel attacks from above. In general, the protection of tanks is weakened due to design features and high-quality equipment and weapons.
T-34
The ageless T-34, or “thirty-four” as it is called, is a legend of the Soviet tank industry. During the Great Patriotic War they spoke of him as a miracle. British Prime Minister Churchill said that he did not understand where the mysterious T-34 came from, and Hitler, according to legend, admitted that he would not have gone on the offensive against the USSR if he had known about this death machine. After the death of the T-34 designer, Mikhail Koshkin was called “the Fuhrer’s personal enemy.” 
The characteristics of the tank are impressive. In 1940, the T-34 was put into service along with the heavy KV-1. Then it weighed about 26 tons and accommodated a crew of 4 people. Thickness tank armor reached 45 millimeters. A distinctive feature of the model is the V-shaped 12-cylinder diesel power unit V-2-34 with a capacity of 500 horsepower. The crew also had a 76.2 mm L-11 cannon and two 7.62 mm DT machine guns in their arsenal.
In 1941, the first changes were made to the design of the T-34. The cast turret was replaced with a welded one, and the armor thickness increased to 52 millimeters. The armament was also enhanced - instead of the L-11 cannon, the F-34 was installed, which, with the same caliber, had higher power. For the sake of modifications, we had to sacrifice the hidden tool boxes on the sides and the right-hand headlights. A year later, the armor increased by another 8 millimeters, and additional fuel tanks appeared.
Legendary tank
Iron monsters are still produced today. Here are some of the most powerful tanks of our time.
Leopard-2 A7
One of the most popular tanks XXI century, the Leopard-2 A7 was the result of a joint effort between Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann. The model boasts mobility, a modular protection package, excellent reconnaissance skills and a fairly accurate fire control system.The tank was tested in 2010 and is now in service with the German army. The Leopard cannon fires 120mm explosive shells.
With the help of an adaptable bucket, the Leopard-2 A7 can demolish obstacles in its path. The tank has a built-in diesel engine MTU MB 873 Ka-501 with a liquid cooling function, which allows the vehicle to drive without stopping at a speed of 68 km/h for more than a day.
Challenger 2
The British tank was developed by BAE Systems Land Systems. It is in service with the Royal Army of Oman and the British Army. 
The vehicle has a L30 rifled tank gun. Later models are available with a smoothbore gun.
T-90 vs Challenger-2
The tank turret rotates 360 o. The weapon can be raised to a height of 10 o to 20 o, and is controlled using stabilization and electronic systems. Thanks to the 12-cylinder Perkins Caterpillar CV12 diesel engine, the tank reaches speeds of up to 59 km/h. The tank has a 7.62 mm Boeing machine gun, which is located to the left of the gun. On the turret there is an L37A2 GPMG anti-aircraft gun with a similar caliber, as well as five L8 smoke grenade launchers.
Merkava Mk 4
The Israeli tank was first demonstrated at a weapons exhibition on June 24, 2002, but was officially handed over for field testing in December 2001. Serial production of the new Merkava model began after the Merkava Mk 3 model was removed from the assembly line at the beginning of 2003. 
The tank has a built-in 120mm cannon that fires advanced multi-purpose and anti-tank shells. The car has a modern fire control system and a unique combat system controls, providing a clear and precise picture of what is happening outside - both systems are created by Elbit Systems.
The Merkava Mk 4 uses a V-12 diesel engine, allowing it to exceed 60 km/h. Hidden inside the tank is a life support system: ventilation, biological, nuclear and chemical systems filtration, as well as individual cooling systems and power generators.
T-14 "Armata"
A new generation tank, developed by Russian designers in 2009. "Armata" is an innovative universal tracked platform; In the future, it is planned to create a whole family of combat vehicles based on this TSUP.The T-14 is armed with a 125-caliber smoothbore cannon with the ability to launch guided missiles. To combat infantry, a remote-controlled machine gun is provided. The standard T-14 projectile is the 90-centimeter BPS Vacuum-1.
The weight of the tank is 50 tons, the speed is up to 75 km/h, and the power of its engine is 1500 horsepower (optimal is 1200). The Ministry of Defense plans to replace the T-72 and T-90 models with the latest tank. It is expected that the Russian army will take the new product into service by 2020.
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Why?
Each tank was created by the manufacturer's country, taking into account the defense of that particular country. When creating tanks, the climate, terrain, level of crew training, availability of electronic systems, satellite support, provision of spare parts are taken into account, and this is only a small list.
For example, what will happen to the crew who will spend, say, 3 days in a tank located in the desert in the heat, if this tank does not have air conditioning?
Such a crew will think about how to survive in the tank in general - without losing consciousness.
For mountainous areas, the specific power of the engines is important, otherwise overheating is inevitable. Can a tank run on low-quality fuel? If yes, then for how long.
There are more questions than answers.
Engineers take all these data and problems into account due to technological capabilities, but here the cost of manufacturing the tank comes into play. Cost is not only how much it can be sold, but also the number of people and resources involved in production. But will the country’s economy survive, or will it be able to produce 5-10 tanks a year, no more.
The rating published below is conditional character, you should not absolutely take into account that tank number 5 is much better than a tank at number 7.
the most modern tanks:
1. (Germany)
In 2010, at the Eurosatory 2010 exhibition, the Germans showed a new modification of their main tank Leopard 2. The peculiarity of this tank is that. That it is positioned as a tank adapted for conducting operations in the city. The modernization affected almost everything: the tank hull, engine, transmission, mass balance, weapons, fire control and crew support systems.
When fighting in the city, the tank is equipped with additional protection against cumulative shells.
The tank is designed to fight 24 hours a day. The driver received a 360-degree view of the area around the tank, as did all crew members, and thanks to thermal imagers, everything was visible even at night.
Technical characteristics of the tank +:
Weapons:
120 mm L55 smoothbore gun
12.7 mm machine gun
40 mm grenade launcher
7.62 mm machine gun
Country of origin: Germany
Crew: 4 people
Tank weight: 67,500 kg
Power reserve: 450 km
Speed: 72 km/h
On this moment no other data available.
2. (USA)
The tank entered service in 1980, then called the M1 and replacing the M60 main battle tank. Since 1994, a modification has been produced - different from the previous one in guidance, surveillance and reservation systems.
What fundamentally distinguishes this tank from the rest? This is, first of all, the most powerful engine in the world. From the very beginning of production, a turbine engine with a power of 3500 hp was installed on the tank, although in all official documents indicated power is 1500 hp. The tank even has a power and speed limiter installed, since the full power of the engine simply tears the tracks.
Since 1990, the tank has been equipped with additional power plant to supply the tank with electricity when parked, so as not to start the main engine and not to use batteries.
The tank also has its drawbacks; ammunition is loaded into the gun receiver manually.
In view of large mass tank and high engine power, the track life is about 1100-1200 km.
For now, that's enough mass tank, so as of 2012, more than 9,000 tanks were produced. Decommissioned tanks are not destroyed, but rather dismantled, and suitable hull parts are reused in new tanks.
Technical characteristics of the M1A2 tank
Tank weight: 61.4 tons
Length with gun: 9.77 m
Case length: 7.93 m
Width: 3.66 m
Height: 2.44 m
Crew: 4 people (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Chobham armor, depleted uranium steel
Weapons:
105 mm M68 rifled gun (installed on M1)
120-mm M256 smoothbore gun (installed on M1A1, M1A2, M1A2SEP)
12.7 mm machine gun
2 x M240 7.62mm machine guns
Engine AGT-1500C multi-fuel gas turbine engine
1500 hp (according to other sources, engine power without power limiter is 3500 hp)
Power ratio 24.5 HP / T
Ground clearance 0.48 m (M1, M1A1)
0.43 m (M1A2)
Cruising range: 465 km
Highway speed: 67.72 km/h
Ground speed: 48.3 km/h
3. (UK)
This tank deserves an honorable 3rd place after combat tests in Iraq. Only 1 tank was destroyed during the Iraq War by enemy fire. In June 1991, the British government ordered the first 127 tanks for the Royal Army.
A special feature of the tank is that it is currently produced mainly for export and is adapted for use in high temperature conditions.
The tank is equipped with the most modern aiming and visual surveillance system, including at night.
In terms of armor protection and resistance to cumulative shells, the tank can be called the most protected tank in the world in this regard.
The tank is equipped with a 12-cylinder diesel engine with a capacity of 1200 horsepower.
The disadvantage of the tank is the high production cost; about 400 of these tanks were produced.
Engine power: 1200 hp
Highway speed: 59 km/h
Tank weight: 62.5 tons.
Crew: 4 people
Power reserve: 450 km
Weapons:
120 mm L30 smoothbore gun
2 machine guns 7.62 mm caliber
10 L8 grenade launchers
4. (Israel)
Merkava Mark IV
- The main battle tank of the Israeli army. The tank is quite modern, since it was put into service in 2004. Among the plans to modernize the tank is the installation of an active protection system against anti-tank grenade launchers on the tank. Israel is currently looking for a financial partner to finalize this system.The tank has a very original design, for example, the tank’s engine is located not at the rear, but at the front, which creates additional protection for the crew from frontal enemy fire. At the rear of the tank there are hatches for the tank crew, which allows the crew to leave the tank under enemy fire, or to replenish ammunition. In the rear of the tank there is space for troops or additional ammunition.
The tank is equipped with an American-made diesel engine with a power of 1500 hp.
Tank specifications:
Tank weight: 65 tons
Length: 9.04 m with cannon
Length: 7.60 m without gun
Width 3.72 m
Height: 2.66 m
Crew: 4 people (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
Weapons:
armament 120 mm MG253 smoothbore gun
1 x 12.7 mm machine gun
2? 7.62 mm machine gun
1 ? 60 mm grenade launcher
12 smoke grenades
Engine 1500 hp turbocharged diesel engine
Specific power: 23 hp / T
Ground clearance: 0.45 m
Fuel tank capacity 1400 liters
Power reserve: 500 km
Speed 64 km/h on highway
It's modern, but not yet serial tank Russian army. The tank was created on the basis of the T-90 tank, which in turn is a deep modernization of the T-72 tank. Why 5th place and not first? Russian tanks have a number of disadvantages, first of all the eternal problem - a low-power engine; there were attempts to install a turbine on the T-80, but this tank was unsuccessful and did not go into production. Engine power is only 1000 hp. and its relatively small resource. The second disease that has been cured on the T-90MS Tagil tank is the weakness of the weapons. The gun must penetrate from the first shot from a range of 1500 meters frontal armor any NATO tank. And lastly, electronics and fire guidance systems. So, even on the T-90MS Tagil Tank, the driver mechanic does not have all-round visibility; he was limited to installing a rear-view video camera. So far, apparently the funds do not allow us to create a fundamentally new tank, a tank of a new generation, everything has to be crammed into the profile of the outdated T-72 hull.
Positive distinctive feature is the automatic loading system of the gun, let us remind you that the Americans do this by hand.
The T-90MS Tagil tank was shown to V.V. To Putin on December 7, 2009. What's new? A new gun sight and, in fact, a new fire guidance system. New modular packages for protection against cumulative enemy fire. A machine gun is installed above the turret with remote control.
Armor protection has been significantly enhanced, including that of the top of the tank. Installed new engine B-92S2, but it is too early to say that it is significantly superior to foreign competitors.
So, the main difference between the T-90MS Tagil and its predecessors is the fire control system, which can already compete with Western models.
Performance characteristics
Tank weight: 48 tons.
Crew: 3 people
Length with gun: 9530 mm
Case length: 6860 mm
Width: 3460 mm
Weapons:
125 mm 2A46M-5 gun
Ammunition: 40 shots
Guided weapons: 9K119M "Reflex-M"
Coaxial machine gun: 7.62 mm 6P7K (2000 rounds)
Anti-aircraft machine gun 7.62-mm 6P7K S UDP (T05BV-1) (800 rounds)
Engine V-92S2F2: 1130 hp. With.
Fuel tank capacity: 1200+400 l
Specific power: 24 l. s./t
Maximum highway speed: 60 km/h
Highway range: 500 km
Specific ground pressure: 0.98 kg/cm
6.
This tank is a big step towards improvement self-propelled weapons, but still in many respects this tank is inferior to the best NATO tanks. The tank was introduced in 2009. Attention!
The Oplot-M tank should not be confused with the T-84 Oplot tank
These are completely different tanks, they differ even in appearance, not to mention the equipment. The Oplot-M tank was created at the Kharkov Design Bureau. What's new? The ability to quickly replace the gun without dismantling the turret, that is, replacing the gun can be done in field conditions. 1200 horsepower diesel. In terms of power, it is already equal to Western engines; in terms of specific power, the tank even surpasses many other NATO tanks, but again the disadvantage of the engine is that oil consumption averages about 10 liters per 100 km, but it can run on gasoline, diesel and kerosene. The tank now has an EA-8 auxiliary power supply, which allows it to provide electricity without starting the main engine.
A new fire guidance system that can already compete with Western models. New armor protection that can withstand hits from cumulative projectiles.
It is planned to supply tanks to Thailand, according to the director of the plant, named after. Malysheva, Nikolai Belov, the contract is currently being implemented in full (2012). If the contract is fulfilled, then another model of a modern tank will appear in the world.
One of the disadvantages of this tank is its poor test history. Currently, about 10 tanks have been built.
Technical characteristics of the tank
Tank weight: 51 tons.
Crew: 3 people
Specific power: 24.7 hp/ton
Power: 1200 hp
Power reserve: 450 km.
Highway speed: 70 km/h
Weapons:
125 mm KBAZ smoothbore gun (46 rounds)
7.62 mm machine gun (1250 rounds)
12.7 mm machine gun (450 rounds)
7.
CI Ariete is the main battle tank of the Italian army. Currently, the Italian army has 200 CI Ariete tanks in service. The tank was designed and produced by Iveco - Fiat and Oto Melara. The tank has a modern digital guidance and fire control system, which allows firing on the move day or night. The tank was put into service in 1995 and is currently produced in single copies.
Among the shortcomings of the tank of the first releases is the insufficient specific engine power. Over its history of modifications, it was possible to slightly reduce total weight tank, so that it weighs less than 60 tons, the tank received a new, more powerful engine - 1600 hp.
Technical characteristics of the CI Ariete tank
Start of production: 1995
Tank weight: 54 tons
Length: 9.67 m with cannon
Length 7.59 m without gun
Width: 3.42 m
Height: 2.5 m
Crew: 4 people
Weapons:
120 mm cannon (42 shots)
2x7.62 mm machine guns (2500 rounds)
Engine power: 1300 hp (in latest modification)
Power reserve: 550 km
Speed: 65 km/h
8. (France)
AMX-56 Leclerc is the main battle tank of the French army. The Leclrc was developed to replace the outdated AMX 30 tank. The tank entered service in 1992. Currently, tank production has been stopped. It will be replaced by a new battle tank, but which one has not yet been announced. When developing the tank, special attention was paid to active protection against cumulative projectiles. A fire control system was developed for the tank, and in particular a friend-foe recognition system. Until 2001, the Leclerc was inferior to NATO tanks in terms of armor level and quality in general, but in 2001 the tank already used the same armor as the Challenger 2 and German Leopard. Diesel engine V8X-1500 with a power of 1500 hp. c. Allows the tank to reach speeds of more than 70 km/h. The exhaust is cooled by a special device. There is also an original innovation - in the event of a shell attack on a tank from the front, the engine is equipped with a hydrokinetic brake, the braking is so sharp that the crew in the tank fastens their seat belts. In addition to France, the tank is in service with the UAE army.
Technical characteristics of the Leclerc tank
Tank weight: 54.5 tons
Length: 9.87 m without gun
Width: 3.71 m
Height: 2.53 m
Crew: 3 people
Weapons:
120 mm cannon (40 shots)
12.7 mm machine gun (1100 rounds)
7.62 mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine power: 1500 hp
Specific power: 27.52 hp/ton
Power reserve: 550 km
Speed: 72 km/h
9. (Republic of Korea)
K2 Black Panther is the most modern tank in the Republic of Korea. To date (2012), several prototypes of the tank have been produced; full-scale production of the tank should begin in the second half of 2014. What else is remarkable about the tank? It was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive tank in the world, its cost is $8,500,000. In 1995, the Korean government set the task of developing a tank capable of resisting North Korean tanks (mainly the T-55).
In 2006, after 11 years of development, the tank project was ready.
The tank is equipped with a modern fire control system, which is capable of detecting targets using a thermal imager at a distance of 9.7 km. The tank is capable of destroying low-flying aircraft.
A special feature of the tank is the suspension, which can be adjusted in terms of ground clearance, and each wheel can be adjusted individually.
At the moment, there are some problems with the reliable operation of the engine and suspension, which has caused some delay in the mass production of tanks.
Technical characteristics of the K2 Black Panther tank
Tank weight: 55 tons.
Length with gun: 10.8 meters
Length without gun: 7.5 meters
Width: 3.6 meters
Height: 2.4 meters
Crew: 3 people
Weapons:
120 mm cannon (40 shots)
12.7 mm machine gun (3200 rounds)
7.62 mm machine gun (12,000 rounds)
Engine power: 1500 hp
Specific power: 27.2 hp
Power reserve: 450 km
Speed: 70 km/h
10.
Type 90 - is the main tank Japanese army. The tank was designed and manufactured by Mitsubishi. The tank, quite expensive, cost $7,500,000 in 2008. The task was set such that the finished tank would successfully fight with real and promising tanks of the USSR. The tank was adopted by the Japanese Army in 1990. Installed on the tank german gun L44. The tank uses an automatic shell loader. The tank uses modular ceramics and composite armor made of high-quality steel as armor.
The tank is not supplied abroad, and it has never taken part in real combat operations.
Technical characteristics of the Type 90 tank
Tank weight: 50.2 tons
Number of tanks produced: 333
Tank length: 9.755 m
Tank width: 3.33 m
Tank height: 2.33 m
Crew: 3 people
Weapons:
120 mm smoothbore gun (35 rounds)
12.7 mm machine gun (1500 rounds)
7.62 mm machine gun (2000 rounds)
Engine power: 1500 hp
Specific power: 30 hp/ton
Power reserve: 350 km
Speed: 70 km/hour
Reading time: 11 min.
Tank building is an industry that has already exceeded 100 years, but there are tangible and interesting innovative solutions in last years was not noticed. You can count the number of tank manufacturers on two hands; if you look at tanks from different countries, it is likely that they have the same manufacturer. We created this top for you based on the assessment of a specialized online publication Army Technology. Watch and be amazed at the power of these monsters.
For the last half century, Chinese-made tanks have not been considered very technical, especially when compared to American standards. Everything turned out this way because tank building as an industry had never been developed in the Celestial Empire, and tanks were designed and developed based on the example of what was seen or captured. As a result of these manipulations, a very similar tank was obtained, but technically it was much weaker than the original. Trends past years They pleasantly surprise the eye, although everyone knows that modern Chinese combat vehicles still use drawings of foreign designs in the old way, but there are some quite successful works. One of them is the VT-4 tank, which has a digitized interface and a clear fire control system, which with its characteristics increases the vehicle’s performance. The tank also has a tracking system rocket launchers and, if necessary, protection against them is activated.
Weight - 52 tons
Maximumspeed - 70 km/h
Crew - 3 people
Engine power - 1300 hp.
The Kharkov plant, which was engaged in the production of T-80UD combat vehicles, after the collapse Soviet Union, stopped working on this model... only to make my own version of this tank! This is how the T-84 tank, an improved version of the T-80, which was later renamed the Oplot BM, saw the light of day. It has been improved and modernized so much that this model is considered one of the best on the market. Oplot has a 125 mm smoothbore cannon that fires armor-piercing and explosive ammunition, as well as anti-tank missiles. The time it takes for the ammunition to be sent to the autoloader is 8 seconds; an improved ballistic computer helps the tank fire on the move, which makes it a real monster of technology. It may well compete with the Russian “Armata”, which at one time caused a lot of noise.
Weight - 51 tons
Maximum speed - 70 km/h
Crew - 3 people
This tank is often compared to its American counterpart, the Abrams, but according to experts, the American is still stronger. But the T-90 has nothing in common with American tank building, it is only a modernized model Soviet tank T-72, which many countries still use in their combat arsenal. The T-90AM has improved characteristics compared to its predecessor: its turret can withstand armor-piercing projectile In addition, there is a search system for missile launch vehicles and an anti-shock system. The main weapon is a 125 mm cannon.
Weight - 48 tons
Maximum speed - 65 km/h
Crew - 3 people
Engine power - 1130 hp.
This tank is one of the most expensive tanks in the world, due to the set of complex complexes and systems that are installed on board. Powerful thermal imagers and rangefinders can identify and target the enemy at a distance of 4 km. The fire will be conducted from a 120 mm smoothbore cannon, into which one shell can be placed every 5 seconds. The fire control system can select more than six targets and hit them within half a minute. The tank is protected by tungsten and titanium modules and active-reactive armor. There is also a warning system for missile shots, a system against anti-personnel mines, the laser system also works.
Weight - 57.4 tons
Maximum speed - 71 km/h
Crew - 3 people
High-quality Dorchester armor gave this tank cult status; it was rightfully considered one of the most protected tanks in the world. It is unknown what this armor is made of, but it is believed that it is an alloy of cermets and some unknown metals. This monster appeared on the world stage in 1998, during the war in Iraq, and its armor saved it more than once from enemy grenade launchers. During its entire existence, this tank was defeated only once, when by mistake the same vehicle fired its shell at it. The main weapon of the tank is a 120 mm rifled cannon, thanks to the guidance system, it accurately hits the target. The British government is responsible for managing this colossus. computer system, and firing is carried out from a computer made in Canada
Weight - 62.5 tons
Maximum speed - 56 km/h
Crew - 4 people
Engine power - 1200 hp.
This tank is rightfully considered a veteran; it was put into service back in 1979. Despite this, it is one of the best fighting vehicles on the world stage until today. This version of the tank absorbed all the most innovative developments and ideas formed after its predecessor went through many battles and battles during the military operations in Iraq. The Leopard 2 fires from a 120 mm smoothbore gun, which is suitable for different types ammunition, including LAHAT - guided missile. The shot can be fired at a distance of 5 km. The latest sights allow this tank to feel like it is in charge on the battlefield when enemy vehicles come against it. The disadvantage of Leopard 2 is the lack of dynamic protection, but there is multi-layer composite armor, under which there is also modular profiled armor, which increases the protection several times.
Weight - 67 tons
Maximum speed - 72 km/h
Crew - 4 people
Engine power - 1500 hp.
Type 10 (Japan)
Modern military equipment Few people associate it with Japan, but it was in Japan that this magnificent killing machine, the Type 10, was developed. It appeared on the combat arena in 2012. A country rising sun outdid herself by developing this technically ingenious machine. The fire will be introduced from a 120 mm smoothbore gun, with automatic system charging. The crew of the tank is three people. They are located in a part of the tank that is protected by nanocrystalline steel, this steel is three times stronger than regular steel. The tank is equipped with modern computers that monitor what is happening on the battlefield, which gives this tank a huge advantage over others.
Weight - 44 tons
Maximum speed - 70 km/h
Crew - 4 people
Engine power - 1200 hp.
Merkava IVm (Israel)
Israel has always purchased foreign tanks, but constant hostilities and the difficult situation in the country forced the government to develop its own unit - the Merkava tank. The crew of the tank is four people, besides them, the tank can fit a couple more soldiers. The basis of this tank is protection. It is protected by modular armor, which can be quickly replaced if necessary. The creators paid great attention to the elements of camouflage. Even the colors of the exhaust gases of this tank do not attract attention. The Trophy protection system warns the tank crew of impending danger and can also stop anti-tank missiles. The weapon on this tank is a 120 mm smoothbore gun.
Weight - 70 tons
Maximum speed - 60 km/h
Crew - 4 people
Engine power - 1500 hp.
Of the many tanks, this tank has the most military experience. It has been used since 1980, but if you think that this model is already old and worthless, you are mistaken, it is constantly updated and modernized. The tank fires from a 120 mm smoothbore cannon, which is suitable for all types of shells, so this tank can hit any target and penetrate any armor. Protected by M1A2 SEPv2 laminated steel composite. To create this tank, they even use depleted uranium, which has a very high density and is practically impossible to penetrate. Also, the latest technologies are used for this tank - the best thermal imagers and GPS systems navigation. For dessert we saved the most interesting fact— the tank has a remote control.
Weight - 63.1 tons
Maximum speed - 66.8 km/h
Crew - 4 people
Engine power - 1500 hp.
In the mid-nineties, South Korea began developing its own tank. Hyundai has developed the K2 Black Panther. This tank is like a combination of the best technical solutions of all the tanks described above. Externally, it is similar to the German Leopard2, as well as partially in terms of filling. The Korean tank has a German smoothbore gun and an engine that runs on a diesel engine with a capacity of 1,500 horsepower. Loading shells is similar to loading shells on the French AMX-56 Leclerc. The firing rate of this tank is 10 shots in 60 seconds. Modern tracking systems allow the tank to feel confident on the battlefield. The Korean tank is protected by composite and explosive reactive armor. As elsewhere, there are two defense systems: passive - detects threats and creates interference, and active - can stop missiles, like the Israeli Merkava.
10 BM "Oplot"
BM "Oplot"(“Oplot-M” before being put into service) is a modern Ukrainian main battle tank.
Developed by the Kharkov Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau named after A. A. Morozov and produced by the ZTM plant named after. Malysheva. Chief designer machines - D.Tech. Sc., prof., lieutenant general. M. D. Borisyuk, general designer for the creation armored vehicles and artillery systems, head of the KMDB command post.
As of 2016, Ukraine has 10 units in service, Thailand - 15.
9 T-90 "Vladimir"
T-90- Russian main battle tank. Created in the late 1980s - early 1990s as a deep modernization of the T-72B tank under the name “T-72B improved”, but in 1992 it was put into service under the designation T-90. After the death of Vladimir Ivanovich Potkin, the chief designer of the tank, by government decision Russian Federation The T-90 was given the name "Vladimir".
The T-90 has a classic layout, with the control compartment located in the frontal part, fighting compartment- in the middle and the engine compartment - in the aft part. The T-90 crew consists of three people - a driver, located along the longitudinal axis of the tank in the control compartment, and a gunner with a commander, located in the turret to the left and right of the gun, respectively.
There is a certificate kept at Uralvagonzavod stating that one T-90 tank of the 1992 model was at the disposal of one of the units in the conflict zone in Chechnya in the 1990s. Syrian T-90 tanks were used in battles near the city of Aleppo.
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AMX-56 Leclerc- French modern main battle tank (MBT). Created by the GIAT concern (now Nexter) in the 1980s to replace the outdated AMX-30 tank.
Serial production started in 1992. As of 2010, there is no further production of Leclerc. As of 2011, 354 tanks of this type are in service with France, and another 388 are in service with the army of the United Arab Emirates. Before the advent of the South Korean "K2 Black Panther" and the Japanese "Type 10" was considered the most expensive MBT.
15 Leclerc tanks are serving in the peacekeeping contingent in Kosovo.
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The newest Japanese main battle tank.
The prototype of the tank was first shown in 2008. In 2010, the Japan Self-Defense Forces ordered 13 tanks at a cost of about $6.5 million per unit. The Type 10 entered service with the Japan Self-Defense Forces on January 10, 2012. It is planned that over time the Type 10 will replace obsolete type 74 and will complement the Type 90 tank fleet.
The main armament of the tank is a 120-mm German Rheinmetall cannon, which has a barrel length of 44 calibers and is equipped with a conveyor-type automatic loader. The gun is equipped with a powder gas ejector, a thermal casing and is stabilized in two planes.
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In service since 2002, it was adopted in 2004. Many world military experts consider the Merkava-4 tank to be the best main battle tank in the world for 2010. 28% of the tank's parts are imported, including the engine and transmission. The tank has a spring suspension (practically not used in the world), although it has its advantages, it definitely reduces the accuracy of shooting while moving. At the rear there is a compartment for landing (evacuating the wounded), which sharply increases the effectiveness of the tank as a whole in low-intensity battles, in return reducing the tank's security due to the armor being smeared to a greater extent.
In 2012, the Ministry of Defense formed a group led by Reserve Brigadier General Didi Ben-Yoash, which was to be responsible for developing the “tank of the future” for the Israel Defense Forces. For managers defense industry and the command of the ground forces was asked to express their opinion on what this tank should look like. It was supposed to be lighter, smaller, with automatic charging and a crew of two, and to have at its disposal a modular weapon system that included various types, including missiles.
5 T-14 "Armata"
T-14- the latest Russian main tank with an uninhabited turret based on the Armata universal tracked platform.
The T-14 was presented to the general public at the Victory Parade in 2015 along with other products based on the Armata. Within state program weapons, a state order was placed for the production of 2,300 T-14 tanks by 2020. In 2015, a pilot batch of 20 tanks was manufactured. In 2016, mass production of tanks began, which is not planned to be reduced even in a crisis. At the same time, the procedure for military acceptance and elimination of deficiencies has begun.
The T-14 may be the world's first "stealth tank" not only with a radical reduction in visibility in the infrared, radio and magnetic range, but also with the use innovative technologies“signature distortion”, that is, distortion of its visual image in the specified ranges, making it difficult to find a Javelin, Spike or JAGM-class ATGM tank seeker among discarded infrared traps and clouds of dipoles.
Export of tanks based on Armata is possible after meeting the needs of the state defense order. Uralvagonzavod stated that in order to obtain permission to export the T-14, the classification of secrecy will be removed from it in the future. India, China, Egypt and the countries of Southeast Asia showed interest in the tank.
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Challenger 2- main battle tank ground forces Great Britain. Also in service Armed Forces Oman. It is expected that the operation of tanks of this model will last until 2035.
Challenger 2 tanks were used to conduct combat operations in Kosovo and Iraq (from 2003 to September 1, 2010).
Challenger 2 is one of the most difficult Western tanks: both the turret and its hull are covered with second-generation Chobham armor, codenamed Dorchester, all information about which is still classified. It is optional to install ROMOR dynamic protection modules on the sides of the hull and (in the Challenger Peacefighter version) turret in combination with lattice screens. Complex of protection against biological and chemical weapons is located inside the tower.
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M1 Abrams- US main battle tank. Serially produced since 1980. It is in service with the US Army and Marine Corps, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and Australia. Named after General Creighton Abrams.
As of FY 2015, the US Army has ordered 530 M1A2 upgrades to the M1A2 SEP level. average cost$4.8 million per unit and 1611 M1/M1A1 to M1A2 SEP and M1A2 SEP V2 at an average cost of $5.6 million per unit. Cost includes deployment costs, Maintenance and training. Deliveries of the upgraded M1A2s were expected to be completed in early fiscal year 2010, and the Army received 1,590 upgraded M1/M1A1s by the end of 2015.
2 K2 "Black Panther"
Modern South Korean main battle tank. Adopted into service in 2014. The vehicle was developed by the South Korean Defense Development Agency and Rotem (a division of Hyundai Motors). K2 should replace in the troops American tanks M48 and complement the fleet of K1 tanks.
Very technologically complex, the Black Panther tank is currently valued at $8.5 million per unit. Thus, the K2 is one of the most expensive tanks to date. The K2 is priced at nearly double the price of its predecessor, the K1, which costs $4.9 million per unit. However, it is expected that the current price will drop significantly once the tank is mass produced and it becomes more available for sale to other countries.
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This tank was first shown at the 2010 Eurosatory exhibition by the German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW).
Leopard 2A7 is a modernization of the Leopard 2A6, armed with a 120 mm Rheinmetall smoothbore gun with a barrel length of 55 calibers. There is also the possibility of upgrading the Leopard 2A4/Leopard 2A5 variant with a short 120 mm gun (barrel length 44 caliber) to latest standard Leopard 2A7.
One of the most important factors enhancing the security of the vehicle - the ROSY smoke screen system developed by Rheinmetall. It not only forms a multispectral smoke cloud in the detected direction of irradiation in less than 0.6 seconds, but also forms a dynamic smoke “wall”, allowing the tank to quickly evade destruction in the event of a massive approach of anti-tank missiles.
The digital turret concept actually helps the crew see through the armor. But it is precisely this property that is one of the most important when creating a new generation tank with an uninhabited turret and an armored capsule for the crew.
As they say: “Tanks are not afraid of dirt.” This expression perfectly characterizes such a powerful machine as a tank. The tank is not afraid of any obstacles; in it you can not only feel completely safe, but also in case of danger or attack by enemies, you can defend yourself by using military artillery. It is a kind of multifunctional machine.
Since ancient times, people have preferred stronger and more effective weapons. As soon as something better appears, they begin to invent many analogues. Then these analogues are used until something more perfect and powerful appears. People, one might say, have this principle. Times go by, more and more new weapons appear, but the tanks do not give up their positions. This is a reliable front and rear of the army.
In our time high technology Military equipment is constantly being improved and becomes “smarter.” Today we will share with you our Top 10 ranking The most powerful tanks in the world. They are a kind of “monsters” among their own kind; you will surely admire their stateliness and grandeur. And what power lies in them! A power capable of protecting and destroying at the same time. In our rating you will get acquainted with steel “monsters”, which are the best tanks in the world ever created.
10. Leclerc
This tank forms the basis of the army modern France, as well as 388 units are in service with the UAE, which is explained by its high cost - $8 million. However, all this pales in comparison to the 120-mm muzzle, with 40 rounds of ammunition, as well as two additional machine guns, with a total of 4,000 rounds of magazines, which, together with the ability to accelerate to 71 km/h, makes it excellent in the fight against enemy dismounted forces .
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We could not help but include Merkava, the pride of the Israeli defense industry, in the ranking of the best and most powerful tanks in the world. In addition to the intimidating 120 mm barrel, the tank is capable of firing guided anti-tank missiles, which makes it possible to accurately incapacitate military equipment enemy. At the same time, protection is provided by the latest generation steel modular armor, which, although it adds weight, allows it to remain invulnerable to shots from some types of hand grenade launchers.
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Manufactured in Pakistan, this tank has absorbed the latest developments of leading engineers in its region, which allows it to remain equally effective regardless of the time of day. A 125 mm smooth-bore gun is capable of hitting almost any enemy equipment, but for the sake of its expanded ammunition, one of the machine guns had to be sacrificed, which does not at all reduce the effectiveness of the combat vehicle.
7. K1A1
Also among the most powerful tanks in the world is the crown of the modern military industry South Korea. The heavy-duty smooth-bore gun with a caliber of 120 mm requires simultaneous maintenance by two crew members, but is extremely effective against enemy reconnaissance drones that fall into its field of view. Effectiveness against infantry is ensured by one coaxial or two standard machine guns, depending on the modification.
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The pride of British tank building, it is recognized as one of the best in the world due to its reliability. It is in service with the United Kingdom and Oman. It is extremely effective against foot soldiers and weakly armored vehicles, because in addition to a 120 mm rifled barrel, it has two coaxial and one movable machine gun at its disposal. However, such firepower negatively affects the mobility of the tank - it is only capable of reaching a speed of 56 km/h.
5. PT-91
Main fighting machine Polish army ranked fifth in the list of the 10 most powerful tanks in the world. In addition to the terrifying 125 mm smoothbore gun, the tank is equipped with active armor, which ensures that there will be no major damage after the enemy's first shot. Moreover, the presence of three machine guns allows you to destroy enemy anti-aircraft guns and their crew at medium and close distances.
4. T-90
Oddly enough, the representative of Russian tank construction is distinguished by its compactness and lightness, guaranteeing the maneuverability characteristic of Soviet-made tanks. In addition to the enemy's technology, thanks to two powerful machine guns, the tank does not experience difficulties with artillery, which, due to its low weight and, accordingly, high speed of movement, it is able to reach almost with lightning speed. The T-90 is rightfully considered one of the best tanks in the world with great firepower and high speed characteristics. The hull armor is made using composite steel, which prevents the T-90 from becoming an easy target for enemy infantry armed anti-tank gun, even at close range.
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This Chinese-made vehicle, which opens the top three in the top 10 most powerful tanks in the world, is by no means cheap: for one unit you will have to pay about 22 million dollars, which significantly reduces its competitiveness. Relatively light tank equipped with a 125 mm smoothbore gun, in addition to which three machine guns are attached: for dealing with anti-aircraft guns and two paired, effective against infantry.
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This tank is characterized by high production costs, common to the majority South Korean combat vehicles. The developers explain this by the fact that they used combined armor, which gives a lot of advantages in close combat, and thanks to the low weight of only 62 tons, they were able to gain additional speed and maneuverability. Despite all this, the Black Panther, armed with a 55 caliber cannon, was able to win only half of its training battles.
1. M1A2 Abrams
The crowning glory of our ranking is the brainchild of the American defense industry, which has occupied a leading position since the end of the last century, thanks to the constant improvement of its technology in response to changing styles of warfare. modern warfare. M1A2 Abrams – the best tank in the world. Its “highlight” is not its weapons potential, although it is worth saying that its firepower is by no means inferior to its competitors, but its technical component. The vehicle is literally crammed with various electronics, allowing it to coordinate actions with allied forces and aviation, which allows it to be as effective as possible on the battlefield. And, unlike most of the tanks presented, the M1A2 has proven its effectiveness in real military operations.
+ T-14 Armata
The Armata tank has become the embodiment of the unique developments of past years and the achievements of the modern Russian military-industrial complex. T-14 is a unique 3rd generation combat vehicle. Perhaps, after all the tests, Armata will receive the title the best and most powerful tank in the world. Its peculiarity is that the crew is not located in the turret, but in an armored capsule, which ensures survival even if the ammunition is detonated. This newest tank Russia was first demonstrated in 2015 at the Victory Parade.
From unique technical characteristics it is worth noting: design features, making the tank poorly visible on enemy radars, in the infrared and magnetic range, and even difficult to distinguish on the ground with visual contact, essentially stealth technology is used. The vehicle also uses the latest Afghanit active protection, which is capable of preventing an anti-tank projectile from hitting it, and the 4th generation Malachite armor protects against almost 100% of shots from hand-held grenade launchers. Firepower is provided by a 125 mm smoothbore gun with 45 rounds of ammunition and two machine guns: Kord (12.7 mm) and PKTM (7.62 mm). On highways, the T-14 reaches speeds of up to 90 km/h.
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