world's top main battle tank

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Leopard 2A7 (Germany)

It is a recent version of the proven and successful Leopard 2 design. It has additional armor and updated electronics.
The Leopard 2A7 is well protected against conventional and urban warfare threats, such as RPG rounds and IEDs.

This tank has better accuracy and longer range of fire comparing with other tanks due to its powerful gun and advanced fire control system.

This MBT is powered by a proven engine, developing 1 500 hp. Despite increase in weight vehicle has increased mobility due to improved suspension components. Cross-country performance is similar to other Leopard 2 series tanks.

German Army ordered a first batch of 20 Leopard 2A7 MBTs, upgraded fromLeopard 2A6. Deliveries commenced in 2014. German army plans to upgrade 50 to 150 tanks to the 2A7 standard. Qatar ordered 62 of these MBTs and Saudi Arabia more than 200.
Technical data[edit]
Technical Data[79]
Description Leopard 2A4 Leopard 2A5 Leopard 2A6/A6M
Crew: 4
Engine: MTU-12-cylinder-Diesel engine MB 873-Ka 501, with two exhaust turbochargers
Capacity: 47,600 cm3, RPM: 2,600/min
Power output: 1,500 PS (1,479 hp, 1,103 kW)
Transmission: Hydro-mechanical control, reversing and steering gear HSWL 354 with combined hydrodynamic-mechanical service brake, 4 forward, 2 reverse
Suspension system: Torsion bar spring mounted support roller drive with hydraulic dampers
Length
Turret forward: 9,670 mm 10,970 mm
Width: 3,700 mm 3,760 mm
Height: 2,790 mm 3,030 mm
Ground clearance: 540 mm
Wading depth without preparation: 1,200 mm
Wading depth with snorkel: 4,000 mm
Trench passability: 3,000 mm
Climbing ability: 1,100 mm
Empty weight: 52 t 57.3 t 57.6 t
A6M 60.2 t
Combat weight: 55.15 t 59.5 t A6 59.9 t (maximum mass; 61.7 t),
A6M 62.5 t
Maximum speed: 71 km/h; backwards 31 km/h
Fuel capacity: 1,160 liters (limited to 900 liters when not in battle)
Fuel consumption and operating range:
Road: ca. 340 l/100 km, ca. 340 km
Terrain: ca. 530 l/100 km, ca. 220 km
Average: ca. 410 l/100 km, ca. 280 km
Static test: 12,5 l/h, 72–93 hours (with 900–1,160 liters capacity)

Rotation time (360°): 10 seconds
Armament: Rheinmetall 120 mm smoothbore gun L/44 and 2 machine guns Rheinmetall 120 mm smoothbore gun L/55 and 2 machine guns
Turret weight: 16 t 21 t
Turret rotation time: 360° in 9 seconds (electric)

K2 Black Panther (South Korea)

Currently the Black Panther is one of the most advanced main battle tank in the world, outclassing anything North Korea or China have. Furthermore it is the most expensive main battle tank to date.
This tank uses composite armor of undisclosed type and explosive reactive armor modules. The K2 is also completed with active protection and countermeasures systems. Its protection is broadly similar to the M1A2 Abrams, considering that the K2 is much lighter.

This new South Korean tank is armed with the latest German 120-mm gun, similar to that used on the Leopard 2A6 and 2A7. This tank has a very advanced fire control system with can spot, track and fire automatically at visible vehicle-size targets, even low-flying helicopters, without needing any input from a human operator. The K2 also uses advanced munitions.

The Black Panther is fitted with a powerful diesel engine. It is fast and has a state-of-the-art hydropneumatic suspension.

Currently this main battle tanks is not yet in series production. It might enter service with the South Korean Army soon.
Specifications
Weight 55 t (54 long tons; 61 short tons)
Length Overall: 10.8 m (35 ft 5 in)
Chassis : 7.5 metres (24 ft 7 in)
Width 3.6 metres (11 ft 10 in)
Height 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in)
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
Armor Classified type of composite armourwith ERA and NERA modular add-on armour in addition to soft-kill and hard-kill anti-missile defense systems
Main
armament
120 mm (4.72 in) 55 calibersmoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary
armament
1× 12.7×99mm (.50 BMG) K6 heavy machine gun (3,200 rounds)
1× 7.62×51mm NATO coaxialmachine gun (12,000 rounds)
Engine 4-cycle, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel
1,500 hp (1,100 kW)
Power/weight 27.2 hp/tonne
Suspension In-arm Suspension Unit
Operational
range
450 kilometres (280 mi)
Speed Paved road: 70 km/h (43 mph)
Cross country: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Acceleration from 0–32 km/h (0–20 mph) in 7 seconds

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M1A2 SEP (USA)

The M1A2 SEP is a successor to the M1A2 Abrams. This tank has incredible technology and armor. Also it has seen combat. It is one of the most feared MBTs.

The M1A2 SEP offers significant protection against all well-known anti-tank weapons. This main battle tank uses advanced armor, reinforced with depleted uranium layers.

Its gun and accuracy are slightly inferior to that of the Leopard 2A7. Yet it still packs a formidable punch.

Its complex gas turbine engine offers good performance, but requires tremendous amount of maintenance, logistical support and is thirsty on fuel.

A number of older M1, M1A1 and M1A2 tanks were upgraded to this standard. The tank can be also fitted with a Tank Urban Survival Kit (TUSK), that improves survivability in urban environment. To date very few Abrams tanks have been destroyed in combat.

The M1A2 SEP is in service with United States Army (at least 900). It is planned that this tank will remain in service beyond 2050. The M1A2 SEP has not been exported yet. However the previous M1A2 has been supplied to Kuwait (218) and Saudi Arabia (373).
Specifications[edit]
M1 M1IP M1A1 M1A2 M1A2SEP
Produced 1979–85 1984 1986–92 1992 on
Length 32.04 ft (9.77 m)
Width 12 ft (3.7 m)
Height 7.79 ft (2.37 m) 8.0 ft (2.4 m)
Top speed 45 mph (72 km/h) 41.5 mph (66.8 km/h) 42 mph (68 km/h)
Range 310 mi (500 km) 288 mi (463 km) 243 mi (391 km)
Weight 61.4 short tons (55.7 t) 62.8 short tons (57.0 t) 67.6 short tons (61.3 t) 68.4 short tons (62.1 t) 69.5 short tons (63.0 t)
Main armament 105 mm M68 rifled 120 mm M256 smoothbore
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Note: All of the above produce a power of 1,500 shp (1,100 kW).

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Challenger 2 (United Kingdom)

It is a very capable tank. The Challenger 2 has the latest Chobham armor and is one of the most protected MBTs in the world today. It offers very high level of protection against direct fire weapons

This British tank is armed with a very accurate 120-mm rifled gun. Its gun is rifled as opposed to smoothbore guns used by all other modern MBTs. Its maximum aimed range is over 5 km. Currently the Challenger holds the record for for longest tank-to-tank kill.

Engine of the Challenger 2 is less powerful than of its Western rivals. Also it is not as fast as other MBTs. However this tank is famous for its mechanical reliability.

The Challenger 2 is in service with United Kingdom (386) and Oman (38).
Specifications
Weight 62.5 tonnes (61.5 long tons; 68.9short tons)
Length 8.3 m (27 ft 3 in), 13.50 m (44 ft 3 in) with gun forward
Width 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in), 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) with appliqué armour
Height 2.49 m (8 ft 2 in)
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader/operator, driver)
Armour Chobham / Dorchester Level 2 (classified)
Main
armament
L30A1 120 mm rifled gun with 58 rounds
Secondary
armament
Coaxial 7.62 mm L94A1 chain gun EX-34 (chain gun), 7.62 mmL37A2 Commander's cupola machine gun
Engine Perkins CV-12 V12 diesel 26 litre
1,200 hp (890 kW)
Power/weight 19.2 hp/t (14.3 kW/t)
Transmission David Brown TN54 epicyclic transmission (6 fwd, 2 rev.)
Suspension Hydropneumatic
Ground clearance 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in)[2]
Fuel capacity 1,592 litres (350 imp gal; 421 US gal)[2]
Operational
range
550 km (340 mi) on road,[3]250 km (160 mi) off road on internal fuel[2]
Speed 59 km/h (37 mph) on road,[4]40 km/h (25 mph) off road[2]

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Armata (Russia)

The Armata is a new Russian main battle tank of new generation. It was first publicly revealed in 2015. Its full-scale production could begin in 2017-2018.

The Armata is a clean sheet design with a number of advanced features. It shares little common with the current T-90. The Armata is much bigger.

Its specifications are classified, however the Armata might be one of the most protected tanks in the world. It has newly-developed base armor, made of steel, ceramics and composite materials. Also Armata has a new add-on explosive reactive armor. It has been reported that Armata will be fitted with new active protection system. It also has a new countermeasures system that reduces the chance of being hit by enemy ATGW with semi-automatic guidance.
This tank is operated by a crew of 3 men. All crewmembers are seated side-by-side in a well protected armored cell, located at the front of the hull. It is the first production MBT with such crew layout. The tank can operate even with penetrated armor, as far as the crew cell is intact.

The Armata is also a world's first production MBT with completely unmanned turret. It is armed with a 125-mm smoothbore gun that can also launch anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary projectiles. The gun is completed with an autoloader. This tank has a hunter-killer capability.

It has been reported that this tank is fitted with a diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp.
Specifications
Weight
48 t[2][6]

49 t (with Urban Warfare Package)[2]
Length 10.8 m (35 ft)
Width 3.5 m (11 ft)
Height 3.3 m (10 ft)
Crew 3[2][5]
Armor
44S-sv-Sh[2][7]

1,000–1,100 mm vs APFSDS and 1,200–1,400 mm vs HEAT[8]
Main
armament
125 mm (4.92 in) smoothbore 2A82-1M tank cannon[5] with 45 rounds (32 of them in the autoloader)
Secondary
armament
12.7 mm (0.50 in) Kord machine gun(6P49), 7.62 mm (0.30 in) PKTM machine gun (6P7К)
Engine diesel 1,500 hp[9]
2,000 hp[9]
Power/weight 31hp/t
Transmission 12-speed automatic gearbox
Operational
range
min[9] 500 kilometres (310 mi)
Speed 80–90 km/h[9]

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Merkava Mk4 (Israel)

It is the latest Israeli development which is a further development of the Merkava Mk.3.

The Merkava Mk.4 is one of the most protected tanks in the world. This MBT has an unusual design with a front-mounted engine which gives the crew additional protection and chance to survive if the tank is knocked-out. All Merkava series tanks have a rear compartment which ca be used to carry troops and cargo under armor. It can carry up to 10 troops when ammunition is unloaded.

The Israeli tank is armed with indigenous 120-mm smoothbore gun. The Merkava Mk.4 is equipped with new fire control system, that includes some very advanced features. One of them is a high hit probability firing against low-flying helicopters using conventional munitions.

Mobility of the Merkava Mk.4 is rather average due to excessive weight, even though it is fitted with a powerful engine.

The Merkava Mk.4 is in service only with Israel (360), as this tank is not offered for export.
Specifications
Weight 65 tonnes (143,000 pounds)
Length 9.04 m or 29.7 ft (incl. gun barrel)
7.60 m or 24.9 ft (excl. gun barrel)
Width 3.72 m or 12.2 ft (excl. skirts)
Height 2.66 m or 8.7 ft (to turret roof)
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, and loader)
Passengers Maximum 6 passengers[4]
Armor Classified composite/sloped armour modular design.
Main
armament
120 mm (4.7 in) MG253smoothbore gun, capable of firing LAHAT ATGM
Secondary
armament
1 × 12.7 mm (0.50 in) MG
2 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) MG
1 × 60 mm (2.4 in) internal mortar
12 smoke grenades
Engine 1,500 hp (1,119 kW)turbocharged diesel engine
Power/weight 23 hp/tonne
Payload capacity 48 rounds
Transmission Renk RK 325
Suspension Helical spring
Ground clearance 0.45 m (1.5 ft)
Fuel capacity 1,400 litres
Operational
range
500 km (310 mi)
Speed 64 km/h (40 mph) on road
55 km/h (34 mph) off road

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Leclerc (France)

This French main battle tank entered service in 1992. A number of design features of the Leclerc were later used on other Western tanks.

The Leclerc has advanced composite armor with add-on modular armor.

This MBT has a crew of three and is fitted with an autoloader. It is fitted a powerful gun and has a high hit probability against stationary and moving targets. Also it has a hunter-killer capability.

This tank has good mobility due to its 1 500 hp engine and hydropneumatic suspension.

Currently it is in service with France (406) and United Arab Emirates (388).
Specifications
Weight series 1: 54.5 tonnes[2]
series 2: 56.3 tonnes
series XXI : 57.4 tonnes[3]
Length 9.87 m (6.88 without gun[2])
Width 3.60 m[2]
Height 2.53 m[2]
Crew 3[2] (Commander, gunner, driver)
Armour modular composite armor
SXXI version include titanium, tungsten and semi-reactive layers.
Main
armament
GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun[2]
40 rounds (1 round ready to fire in the chamber, 22 rounds inside the autoloader magazine with additional 18 rounds cylinder in the hull)
Secondary
armament

• 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds)
• 7.62 mm machine gun (3,000 rounds)

Engine 8-cylinder diesel SACM (Wärtsilä)
1,100 kW[2] (1,500 hp)
Power/weight 27.52 hp/tonne[2]
Transmission Automatic SESM ESM500[4]
Suspension hydropneumatic
Fuel capacity 1300 liters (1700 ℓ with fuel drums)
Operational
range
550 km, 650 km (400 mi) with external fuel[2]
Speed 72 km/h (45 mph)[5]

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Al-Khalid tank and MBT-2000

The term Al-Khalid tank (Urdu: الخالد ٹینک‎—Al-Xālid Ṫaiŋk, pronounced [əl-ˈxɑːlɪd̪ ʈæːŋk] lit. The Immortal Tank) and MBT-2000 is a jointly developed main battle tank by Pakistan and China during the 1990s. About 300 Al-Khalid tanks were in service with thePakistan Army as of 2009. The Bangladesh Army ordered 44 MBT-2000s in 2011.[7][8] The tank is also used by the Royal Moroccan Army.[9] It was trialled by the Peruvian Army for possible acquisition, but was discarded due to financial problems.[1]

Operated by a crew of three and armed with a 125 mm smooth-bore tank gun that is reloaded automatically, the tank uses a modern fire-control system integrated with night-fighting equipment and is capable of firing many types of anti-tank rounds as well as guided anti-tank missiles.[10] Al-Khalid is named after the 7th-century Muslim commander Khalid bin al-Walid (592–642 AD).[11][12]

An evolution of Chinese and Soviet tanks, the design is considerably smaller and lighter than most Western main battle tanks. It is based on the Chinese Type 90-II, which combined technologies from several Soviet and Western tanks.[10] The Al-Khalid is unusual in that it was designed to be adaptable for manufacture, so that it can be easily integrated with a variety of foreign engines and transmissions. The current production variant of the Al-Khalid uses a diesel engine and transmission supplied by the KMDB design bureau of Ukraine.[13] The first production models entered service with the Pakistan Army in 2001.
Specifications
Weight 46 t (51 short tons)[2]
Length 10.07 m (33.0 ft)
Width 3.50 m (11.5 ft)
Height 2.40 m (7.9 ft)
Crew 3
Armour Composite armour, RHA, ERA[3]
Main
armament
125 mm smoothbore gun, 39 rds
Secondary
armament
7.62 mm coaxial MG, 3000 rds
12.7 mm external AA MG, 500 rds[2]
Engine KMDB 6TD-2 6-cylinder diesel
1,200 hp (890 kW)
Power/weight 26 hp/ton[4]
Transmission SESM ESM500 5-speed automatic
Suspension Torsion bars, hydraulic dampers
Operational
range
500 km (combat range)[5]
Speed 72 km/h[5][6]

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T-90 (Russia)

The T-90 is currently the only tank produced in quantity in Russia. It is not as sophisticated as its Western rivals, however it uses proven technology and is cost effective. Currently it is the most commercially successful main battle tank on the global market. Also it is one of the cheapest among modern MBTs.

The T-90 has a small profile which makes it a harder target to hit. Significant drawback of the T-90 is ammunition stored in the main compartment due to its carrousel-type autoloader. Once hit ammunition detonates by killing all the crew and destroying the tank. This drawback is common to all Soviet, Russian Ukrainian and recent Chinese MBTs. Western tanks have a separate compartment in the turret bustle with a blow-out panels

The T-90 is not as accurate against long-range targets, however it can launch anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary munitions.

Original version has poor power-to-weight ratio due to its underpowered engine. Later models were fitted with more powerful engines.

The T-90MS Tagil is a recent version with new armor, new engine, new gun, improved turret, updated observation and aiming system.

The T-90 is currently in service with Russia (approximately 700), Algeria (305), Azerbaijan (20), India (620), Turkmenistan (40) and Venezuela (50 ~100).
Specifications
Weight
46 tonnes (45 long tons; 51 short tons) (T-90)

46.5 tonnes (45.8 long tons; 51.3short tons) (T-90A)
Length
9.63 m (31 ft 7 in)

6.86 m (22 ft 6 in) (hull)
Width 3.78 m (12 ft 5 in)
Height 2.22 m (7 ft 3 in)
Crew 3
Armor
Steel-composite-reactive blend

vs APFSDS: 550-650mm, with Kontakt-5 = 800–830mm; vs HEAT: 1,000mm with Kontakt-5 = 1,150–1,350mm[3][4][5]
Main
armament
2A46M 125 mm smoothbore gun with 43 rounds (T-90)

2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun with 42 rounds (T-90A)
Secondary
armament
12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun,7.62mm PKMT
Engine
V-84MS 12-cyl. diesel (T-90)
V-92S2 12-cyl. diesel (T-90A)
840 hp (618 kW) for V-84MS 12-cyl. diesel engine

950 hp (736 kW) for V-92S2 12-cyl. diesel engine
Power/weight
18.2 hp/tonne (13.3 kW/tonne) (T-90)

20.4 hp/tonne (15 kW/tonne) (T-90A)
Suspension Torsion bar
Operational
range
550 km (340 mi) (without fuel drums)
Speed 60 km/h (37 mph)

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Altay (tank)

The Altay is an advanced main battle tank, designed and developed by Otokar of Turkey for the Turkish Army and export markets.[11][12][13] It is named in honor of Army General Fahrettin Altay (1880–1974)[14] who commanded the 5th Cavalry Corps in the final stage of the Turkish War of Independence.​

National Tank Production Project (Turkish: MİTÜP – Milli Tank Üretimi Projesi), an initiative developed in mid-1990s to establish independent and robust infrastructure for the production, development and maintenance of main battle tanks used by Turkish Armed Forces.[15][16] The project was initiated with an agreement signed between Otokar and Undersecretariat for Defense Industries of the Republic of Turkey on 30 March 2007, when the Defense Industries Executive Committee awarded a contract worth approximately $500 million to Otokar for the design, development and production of four prototypes of a national main battle tank. This is Turkey's first MBT development program since 1943, when prototypes of a Turkish national tank were produced in Kırıkkale,[17] but never reached full-scale mass production.

Otokar, a company owned by Istanbul-based Koç Holding, is one of the major automotive manufacturers in Turkey. Otokar has produced more than 25,000 military vehicles as of 2008.[18]

Subsequently, in accordance with the later Defense Industries Executive Committee ruling, subcontractors were selected as follows:

• Technical Support Enabler, Rotem
• Fire Control System, Command Control Communication Information System, Laser Warning System, Driver's Vision System, Navigation System, IFF system subcontractor, Aselsan
• 120 mm 55 caliber Primary Weapon subcontractor, state owned MKEK (Mechanical and Chemical Industries Corporation),
• Armour subcontractor, Roketsan[19]

Specifications
Weight 65 tonnes (72 short tons; 64 long tons)[7]
Length 7.3 metres (24 ft) (hull), 10.3 metres (34 ft) (gun forward)[8]
Width 3.9 metres (13 ft)[8]
Height 2.6 metres (8.5 ft)[8]
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)[7]
Armor Roketsan composite armour[3]
Main
armament
Aselsan/STM Volkan III assisted MKEK 120 mm 55 caliber smoothbore gun[9]
Secondary
armament
1 × Aselsan STAMP/II stabilized remote controlled turret[3]
1 × 12.7 mm heavy machine gun[3]
Engine Multi-fuel[3]
1,500 hp (MTU)[3] or 1,800 hp (local design)[3]
Suspension Hydropneumatic
Operational
range
500 kilometres (310 mi)[8]
Speed 70 km/h (43 mph) max.[10]

Type 99 tank
The Type 99 (Chinese: 99式; pinyin: Jiǔjiǔshì) or ZTZ99 is a Chinese third generationmain battle tank (MBT).[2] The tank entered People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) service in 2001.[2][3]
In the early 90's China developed its first third generation design, the Type 90-II prototype series. The Type 90-II was developed by studying the T-72 tank.[4] The Type 90-II's features included a 125mm smoothbore cannon with an autoloader, modular composite armor and a centered driver position.[4][5] While the Type 90-II series ultimately did not enter People's Liberation Army (PLA) service, it saw success as an export tank and was also built under license in Pakistan as the Al-Khalid.[4][6][7]

The Type 98 or WZ-123 was China's domestic Type 90-II derivative.[4] It was first seen in rehearsals for the 1999 National Day parade and was officially revealed on 1 October 1999.[3][8][9][10] It sported a distinctive appearance with the hull and crew layout similar to the Russian T-72 but with a welded angular turret more similar to Western designs.[8][9]
Specifications
Weight 52-54 tonnes
Length Hull: 7.7 metres (25 ft)[1]
Width 3.5 metres (11 ft)[1]
Height Hull: 2.25 metres (7.4 ft)[1]
Crew 3[1]
Armor Exact is classified. Anticipated to be welded turret with applique and modular composite/reactive armor
Main
armament
125 millimetres (4.9 in) smoothbore gun with ATGM capability
Secondary
armament
Type 85 cupola heavy machine gun[1]

Type 59 7.62 millimetres (0.300 in) coaxial machine gun[1]
Engine Diesel
1,500 hp (1,119 kW)
Power/weight 27.78 hp/tonne
Suspension torsion bar
Operational
range
500 kilometres (310 mi)
Speed
Road: 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph)

Off-road: 60 kilometres per hour (37 mph)


When the tank went into service it was renamed the Type 99. According to military information website Global Security, the Type 99 has a lengthened T-72 hull.[3]

An updated Type 99 model was officially introduced at the 2015 Victory Day Parade as the Type 99A.[11][12] This variant had previously been used by PLA troops during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) military exercises in 2014.[13]Although the PLA has not distinguished between this variant and older models, some sources have named this latest variant the Type 99A2.

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Oplot-M (Ukraine)

With the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine continued development of the T-80UD main battle tank. Their latest version is the Oplot-M.

The Oplot-M is fitted with explosive reactive armor of new generation. This MBT inherited from its predecessor automatic ammunition loading system, however ammunition is stored in the main compartment, rather than a separate compartment with a blow-out panels.

The latest Ukranian tank is not as accurate against long-range targets as Western rivals, however it can launch anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary munitions. The Oplot-M has a hunter-killer capability.

The Oplot-M completed Ukrainian Army trials and is due to enter service with Ukrainian Army. Also it is in service with Thailand. This tank is broadly similar in terms of firepower, protection and mobility to the latest Russian versions of the T-90, however currently it is produced only in small numbers.
Specifications
Weight 51 tonnes[2]
Length 7.075 m (23 ft 3 in)[2]
Width 3.400 m (11 ft 2 in)[2]
Height 2.800 m (9 ft 2 in)[2]
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
Armor modular composite, ERA, APC[2]
Main
armament
125 mm smoothbore KBA-3 cannon with 46 rounds[2]
Secondary
armament
1 × 12.7 mm (.50) KT-12.7 anti-aircraft machine gun with 450 rounds

1 × 7.62 mm (.308) KT-7.62Coaxial machine gun machine gun with 1250 rounds[2]
Engine
KMDB 6TD-2E 6-cylinder diesel (1,200 hp) or

KMDB 6TD-3 6-cylinder diesel (1,500 hp)[2]
Power/weight 24.7 hp/t (6TD-2E)
30 hp/t (6TD-3)[2]
Transmission Automatic
Suspension Torsion bar
Ground clearance 0.50 m (1 ft 8 in)[2]
Fuel capacity 1,140 litres (250 imp gal; 300 US gal)[2]
Operational
range
500 km (310 mi)[2]
Speed Road 70 km/h (43 mph)
Off-road: 45 km/h (28 mph)

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TK-X (Japan)

The TK-X or Type 10 is the latest Japanese development. It entered service in 2012. Currently it is one of the most advanced main battle tanks in the world.

This new lightweight MBT is more agile, however less protected than contemporary tanks.

It is armed with a 120-mm smoothbore gun, broadly similar to that of the Leopard 2A5 and M1A2 Abrams. It also has advanced fire control system.

This tank has great mobility due to its impressive power-to-weight ratio, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and state-of-the-art hydropneumatic suspension.

The TK-X is in service with Japan (12).
Specifications
Weight 44 tonnes (standard) 48 tonnes (fully)
Length 9.485 m
Width 3.24 m
Height 2.30 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner and driver)
Armor Nano-crystal steel (Triple Hardness Steel), modular ceramic composite armor, light-weight upper armor.
Main
armament
Japan Steel Works 120 mm smoothbore cannon with automatic loader
Secondary
armament
M2HB 12.7 mm machine gun
Type 74 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine 4-stroke cycle V8 Diesel engine
1,200 hp/2,300 rpm
Power/weight 27 hp/tonne
Transmission Continuously variable transmission(Hydraulic Mechanical Transmission)
Suspension Hydropneumatic Active suspension
Operational
range
400 km
Speed Forward: 70 km/h
Backward: 70 km/h

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[Zarvan]

AK 2 will be a true beast and would be massive beast.

 

[Burhan Wani]

Superb. Effort appreciated a lot.

 

[ALexxy87]

Wow..what a list! T-80 is included but not more advanced T-90 (probably as India has many of them). And when did Al-Khalid come in that list? If they come, then why Arjun Mk 2 didn't?

 

[Maarkhoor]

Wow..what a list! T-80 is included but not more advanced T-90 (probably as India has many of them). And when did Al-Khalid come in that list? If they come, then why Arjun Mk 2 didn't?

Brother before checking full stuff pls don't make such statements
check post #3
world's top main battle tank

I am Pakistani and i am not biased and i did't mentioned Top in order all the best in random numbers posted. And all the operational Tanks, underdeveloped projects ignored.
Regards,

 

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@Khafee
brother can you remove off topic posts Pls.

 

[Khafee]

@Khafee
brother can you remove off topic posts Pls.

Best to call in the heavy guns @WAJsal @Icarus @waz

 

[Maarkhoor]

Khafee bro you didn't like much of my this thread ? I researched lot...

 

[Khafee]

@MaarKhoor There is something more you can add to this thread. Urban survival kits, like TUSK for the M1/M2 series. AZUR for Leclerc etc.

Secondly, since we do have Indian members as well, do include Arjun Mk1 & Mk2. No harm in it.

@Hakan @Combat-Master @Sulman Badshah @cabatli_53 @Hurshid Celebi
@Oublious @Babur Han
Please post about the Altay MBT on this thread


@DESERT FIGHTER @Zarvan A brief description on the capabilities of AK1 and subsequent upgrades on this thread would be appreciated.

Best Regards

 

[Maarkhoor]

Arjun Mk.2

The Arjun Mk.2 has improved protection, firepower and mobility over its predecessor



Entered service ?
Crew 4 men
Dimensions and weight
Weight 68 t
Length (gun forward) 10.64 m
Hull length ~ 8 m
Width 3.95 m
Height ~ 2.8 m
Height (with RCWS) 3.18 m
Armament
Main gun 120-mm rifled
ATGW LAHAT
Machine guns 1 x 7.62-mm, 1 x 12.7-mm
Elevation range - 9 to + 20 degrees
Traverse range 360 degrees
Ammunition load
Main gun 39
Machine guns ?
Mobility
Engine MTU MB 838 Ka-501 diesel
Engine power 1 400 hp
Maximum road speed 58 km/h
Range ~ 400 km
Maneuverability
Gradient 70%
Side slope 30%
Vertical step 0.9 m
Trench 2.4 m
Fording 1.4 m
Fording (with preparation) 2.15 m


The Arjun Mk.2 is an improved version of the original Arjun main battle tank. It was developed in cooperation with Israeli defense companies. A total of 13 major improvements were made. After prolonged development the original Arjun Mk.1 entered service with the Indian Army in 2004. However the original MBT failed to impress the Army and improvements were required in order to make it combat-worthy. The new Arjun Mk.2 has improved protection, firepower and mobility over its predecessor. Trials of the Arjun Mk.2 began in 2012. It was first publicly revealed in 2014. Series production is expected to begin a couple of years later. It should replace the ageing Cold War era T-55 and T-72M tanks in service with the Indian Army. It is worth noting that it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a fleet of ageing tanks.

Al Khalid MBT II

Upgraded variant of Pakistan's Al-Khalid MBT will soon be ready to deploy.

Al-Khalid is jointly produced by Pakistan and China and is one of the most capable Tank in the world. The New Al Khalid I & II versions will be denoted "Super Al Khalid" - SAK

(Super Al-Khalid I & II) or Al-Khalid – Upgraded variant is in testing as of April 2009. Incorporates modifications made to the fire-control system, sensors, IBMS, side-skirts, track pads, auto-loader (rate of fire increased to 9 rounds per minute), Ukrainian Varta electro-optical jammer (disrupts laser rangefinders, laser designators and anti-tank guided missile tracking systems), Sagem third-generation thermal imagers and improved air conditioning system.

Upgraded new Super Al Khalid MBTs with combination of new armor and optional Explosives Reactive Armor (ERA) can withstand all known 120mm and 125mm rounds. Upgrade also includes improved transmission and electronic turret control for the Al Khalid Tanks. Tank also offers improved protection for the NBC (Nuclear, Biological & chemical) warfare.

Pakistani Al Khalid Tanks are equipped with Integrated Battle Management System (IBMS) and new active threat-protection system. Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) has also increased Al Khalid's weapon carrying capability and now it will be able to carry 49 125mm HEAT & APFSDS (Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot) and Naiza 125 mm DU rounds, 1,500 12.7mm and 7,100 7.62mm rounds.

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[EAK]

Wow..what a list! T-80 is included but not more advanced T-90 (probably as India has many of them). And when did Al-Khalid come in that list? If they come, then why Arjun Mk 2 didn't?

You can not compare a successful project with a failed one.. According to sources arjun mk2 is a failed saga due to it's 60 ton weight and other flaws pointed out by indian army and it may move over to mk3 ...Here are some sources

"Battle has erupted between the Army and DRDO in their long-running feud over the indigenous Arjun main-battle tank. Unhappy at being saddled with 122 Arjun Mark-I tanks, the force has refused to order its Mark-II variant till the prototypes perform satisfactorily."
Source: TOI​

"The recent RFI could also very well ring the final death-knell for India’s indigenously developed third generation Arjun MK-I main battle tank – a poorly designed vehicle (e.g., too much heavy armor versus too little horsepower) that encountered repeated delays due to a flawed procurement and testing process. Almost eighty percent of the 124-strong Arjun MK-I tank force is currently grounded due to more than 90 technical issues."
Source:The Diplomat

"Designing and developing the product around proposed qualitative requirements afresh would suggest that we may be looking toward the end of the Arjun saga,"Anil Chait, retired Indian Army lieutenant general.
Source: Defencenews.com
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[Maarkhoor]

Pakistan's Al Khalid Tank, widely considered one of the most competent Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) in the global arms market, has received an update, according to GrandeStrategy sources. This new version of Al-Khalid is said to be ready for production, although orders are yet to be placed for production to begin. The Al Khalid II is said to have a new armor that has been tested to defeat all known 120mm and 125mm rounds. This "special" armor is a major technological breakthrough for Pakistan. The tank has received a new transmission and revised electronic turret control.


The Al Khalid II has a new Integrated Battle Management System (IBMS) and active threat-protection system, the latter being an upgrade from the passive system in the earlier model. The tank is now perhaps the most heavily weaponized per tonnage of any tank, being able to carry 49 125mm rounds, 1,500 12.7mm and 7,100 7.62mm rounds.

 

[Khafee]

@Nihonjin1051 Would appreciate if you would post about the Japanese Type 90 MBT, and the new Type 10 MBT on this thread.

Pakistan's Al Khalid Tank, widely considered one of the most competent Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) in the global arms market, has received an update, according to GrandeStrategy sources. This new version of Al-Khalid is said to be ready for production, although orders are yet to be placed for production to begin. The Al Khalid II is said to have a new armor that has been tested to defeat all known 120mm and 125mm rounds. This "special" armor is a major technological breakthrough for Pakistan. The tank has received a new transmission and revised electronic turret control.


The Al Khalid II has a new Integrated Battle Management System (IBMS) and active threat-protection system, the latter being an upgrade from the passive system in the earlier model. The tank is now perhaps the most heavily weaponized per tonnage of any tank, being able to carry 49 125mm rounds, 1,500 12.7mm and 7,100 7.62mm rounds.

Special Armour = What exactly?
Secondly, AK2 = .........Hp engine?