Top 10 Largest and Strongest Tanks in the World

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10: Type 10 (TK-X)  Japan

The Type 10 (TK-X) is a fourth-generation advanced main battle tank developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). The tank entered service with the JGSDF in 2012 and has been praised for its mobility.

A 120mm smoothbore rifle, a 12.7mm heavy machine gun and a Type 74 7.62mm cannon round out the Type 10 MBT’s weaponry. During integrated combat operations, the powerful C4I technology provides interoperability with infantry forces.

9: T-90MS Russia

The T-90MS, a modernized variant of Uralvagonzavod’s T-90 main battle tank, was revealed for the first time in September 2011 at Russian Expo Arms. The T-90MS has been significantly modernized to provide improved combat capabilities in current warfare situations.

The tank’s 125mm 2A46M-5 cannon shoots many types of ammunition with remarkable precision. On a remotely operated weapon station, the tank is additionally equipped with a 6P7K 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun.

8: Leopard 2A7+  Germany

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) unveiled the Leopard 2A7+, a next-generation main battle tank (MBT), in 2010. The updated variant is based on the Leopard 2 MBT’s technology and has been accepted by the Bundeswehr (German Army) for street fighting as well as classic military duties. Canada was also fighting in Afghanistan under NATO command with the 2A7+.

The Leopard 2A7+ is equipped with a 120mm L55 smoothbore cannon that can fire conventional NATO ammunition as well as innovative programmed 120mm HE-rounds. The tank is outfitted with an FLW 200 remotely operated light weapon station equipped with a 7.62mm 12.7mm machine gun or a 40mm grenade launcher.

7: K2 Black Panther  South Korea

The Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther (Korean New Main Battle Tank) is a contemporary MBT built for the Republic of Korea Army (RoKa). The MBT is designed to provide great mobility, firepower, and self-defense. In 2014, the Black Panther joined the RoKa team.

The primary weapon of the K2 Black Panther is a 120mm smoothbore cannon that can fire improved kinetic energy ammunition and is fitted with an autoloader allowing on-the-fly ammo loading even in rugged terrain. Machine guns of 7.62mm and 12.7mm calibers are used as supplementary armament.

6: Challenger 2  United Kingdom

The British Army’s and the Royal Army of Oman’s main battle tank is the Challenger 2 (CR2). Based on the Challenger 1 tank, British Vickers Defence Systems (now BAE Systems) designed and constructed the MBT. The capabilities of the Challenger 2 were shown during combat deployments in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq, where it was marketed as the world’s most reliable main battle tank.

The Challenger 2’s primary weapon is a 120mm L30 CHARM (Challenger main Armament) cannon, while supplementary weapons include a C-axial 7.62mm chain cannon and a turret-mounted 7.62mm machine gun. 

5: Leclerc France

The Leclerc is a French main battle tank designed by GIAT Industries (now Nexter Systems) for the French Army that is also in use by the UAE Army. In January 1992, the DGA (French Procurement Agency) received the first Leclerc tank.

The Leclerc is a third-generation tank that is equipped with a NATO-standard CN120-26 120mm smoothbore gun, a coaxial 12.7mm machine gun, and a roof-mounted 7.62mm machine gun. 

4: VT4 (MBT-3000) China

The VT4 (previously MBT-3000) MBT is a third-generation tank designed and built primarily for export markets by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco). The Royal Thai Army first used the tank in 2017.

The main battle tank is outfitted with a 125mm smoothbore gun that can fire APFSDS rounds, HEAT warheads, artillery, and guided missiles. 

3: Merkava Mk.4 Israel

The Merkava Mark IV is the most recent iteration of MANTAK’s Merkava line of main battle tanks (Merkava Tank Office). The tank entered service with the Israel Defense Forces in 2004 and is widely considered one of the world’s best-protected tanks.

The Mk.4 is mounted with a 120mm smoothbore gun capable of firing heat and sabot rounds as well as lahat anti-tank guided missiles. The tank’s firepower is supplemented with 7.62mm coaxial and 12.7mm swivel-mounted machine guns, as well as a 60mm grenade launcher.

2: T-14 Armata Russia

T-14 Armata is a new-generation Russian MBT built for the Russian Army by Uralvagonzavod (UVZ). The tank’s main armament is a 125mm 2A82-1M smoothbore cannon fed by an automated loader. The secondary armament consists of a Kord 12.7mm machine gun and a PKTM 7.62mm machine gun. The tank can launch laser-guided missiles and carry 45 rounds of ammo.

1: M1A2 Abrams United States of America

The Abrams M1A2 is a battle-proven main battle tank developed by General Dynamics Land Systems for the United States Army. The tank was created based on the performance of the M1A1 and includes modern technology to provide improved firepower and mobility, making it one of the greatest combat tanks in the world.

The tank’s main gun is a manually loaded 120mm XM256 smoothbore cannon that can fire various NATO ammunition at armored vehicles, infantry, and low-flying aircraft. 

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