tanques

Leopard C2Main battle tank

The Leopard C2 main battle tanks are likely to remain in active service until 2015

Entered service2000

Crew4 men

Dimensions and weight

Weight42.5 t

Length (gun forward)9.5 m

Hull length7.09 m

Width3.37 m

Height2.48 m

Armament

Main gun105-mm rifled

Machine guns2x 7.62-mm

Elevation range- 9 to + 20 degrees

Traverse range360 degrees

Ammunition load

Main gun51 rounds

Machine guns5 500 rounds

Mobility

EngineMTU MB 838 Ca M500 diesel

Engine power830 hp

Maximum road speed65 km/h

Range600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1.15 m

Trench3 m

Fording2.25 m

Fording (with preparation)4 m

JaguarPrototype main battle tank

The Jaguar main battle tank was jointly developed by China and US

Entered service-

Crew4 men


Weight41.7 t


Hull length~ 6 m

Width3.13 m

Height2.62 m

Armament


Machine guns1 x 12.7-mm, 1 x 7.62-mm



Ammunition load

Main gun34 rounds

Machine guns600 x 12.7; 3 500 x 7.62

Mobility

EngineDetroit Diesel 8V-92TA diesel

Engine power750 hp


Range540 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench2.7 m

Fording1.4 m

Fording (with preparation)up to 4.5 m

MBT-3000Main battle tank

The Chinese MBT-3000 tank was developed specially for export

Entered service?

Crew3 men


Weight52 t


Hull length~ 7 m

Width3.5 m

Height2.4 m

Armament

Main gun125-mm smoothbore

ATGW9K119 Refleks (AT-11 Sniper)


Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun38 rounds


Mobility

Enginediesel

Engine power1 300 hp


Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1.2 m

Trench2.7 m

Fording~ 1.2 m

Fording (with preparation)4 - 5 m

VT2Main battle tank

The Chinese VT2 main battle tank is intended for export customers

Entered service?

Crew3 men


Weight42.8 t


Hull length~6.3 m

Width3.4 m

Height2.34 m

Armament


ATGW?




Ammunition load

Main gun40 rounds

ATGW?

Machine guns?

Mobility

Enginediesel

Engine power800 hp


Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench2.7 m

Fording1.4 m


Type 99Main battle tank

The Type 99 is the most advanced Chinese main battle tank today

Entered service2001

Crew3 men


Weight54 t

Length (gun forward)11 m

Hull length?

Width3.4 m

Height2.2 m

Armament


ATGW9K119 Refleks (AT-11 Sniper)


Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun41 rounds

Machine guns2 000 x 7.62, 300 x 12.7

Mobility

Enginediesel



Range400 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step~ 0.8 m

Trench~ 3 m

Fording~ 1.2 m



The Type 98 main battle tank did not entered operational service with the Chinese Army

Entered service-

Crew3 men


Weight48 t


Hull length?

Width3.37 m

Height2.2 m

Armament


ATGWAT-11 Sniper




Ammunition load

Main gun41 rounds

ATGW?

Machine guns300 x 12.7; 2 000 x 7.62

Mobility

Enginediesel


Maximum road speed~ 65 km/h

Range450 - 600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%


Trench~ 3 m

Fording~ 1.2 m

Fording (with preparation)~ 5 m


The Chinese Type 96 main battle tank was built in large numbers

Entered service1997

Crew3 men


Weight41.5 t


Hull length?

Width3.3 m

Height2.3 m

Armament

Main gun125-mm smoothbore.

ATGW?




Ammunition load

Main gun42 rounds

ATGW?

Machine guns500 x 12.7; 2 250 x 7.62

Mobility

Enginediesel



Range400 / 600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench2.7 m

Fording1.4 m


Type 90-IIMain battle tank

TheType 90-IIfailed to meet performance expectations to be accepted to Chinese army

Entered service-

Crew3 men


Weight48 t


Hull length7.3 m

Width3.45 m

Height2.3 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun39 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility

Engine6TD diesel



Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.85 m

Trench2.7 m

Fording1.4 m


LeclercMain battle tank

TheLeclercmain battle tank is in service with France and United Arab Emirates

Entered service1992

Crew3 men


Weight54.6 t


Hull length6.88m

Width3.71 m

Height2.92 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun40 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineVD V8X-1500 diesel



Range550 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1.25 m

Trench3 m

Fording1 m


AMX-40Prototype main battle tank

TheAMX-40main battle tank was developed specially for export market

Entered service-

Crew4 men


Weight43.7 t


Hull length6.8 m

Width3.28 m

Height2.38 m

Armament


Machine guns1 x 7.62-mm, 1 x 20-mm

Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun40 rounds

Machine guns2 170 x 7.62; 578 x 20

Mobility

EnginePoyand V12X diesel



Range850 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1 m

Trench3.2 m

Fording1.3 m


AMX-32Prototype main battle tank

TheAMX-32MBT was developed specially for the export market, but received no production orders

Entered service-

Crew4 men


Weight40 t


Hull length6.59 m

Width3.24 m

Height2.29 m

Armament

Main gun1 x 105-mm rifled


Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun47 rounds

Machine guns2 160 x 7.62; 480 x 20

Mobility

EngineHispano-Suiza HS-110 diesel

Engine power720 hp


Range530 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.9 m

Trench2.9 m

Fording1.3 m


AMX-30Main battle tank

TheAMX-30is considered as the worst protected main battle tank ever built

Entered service1963

Crew4 men


Weight36 t


Hull length6.6 m

Width3.1 m

Height2.8 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun47 rounds

Machine guns2 050 x 7.62; 1 050 x 20

Mobility

EngineHispano-Suiza HS-110 diesel

Engine power720 hp


Range650 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.93 m

Trench2.9 m

Fording1.3 m


RevolutionMain battle tank

The Revolution upgrade package offers improved overall protection for the Leopard 2A4 tanks

Entered service2010

Crew4 men


Weight60 t

Length (gun forward)~ 9.7 m

Hull length~7.7 m

Width~3.7 m

Height~ 2.5 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun42 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineMTU MB-837 Ka501 diesel



Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1.15 m

Trench3 m

Fording1 m


Leopard 2A7Main battle tank

The Leopard 2A7 MBT has additional armor and is intended for urban warfare

Entered service2014

Crew4 men


Weight67.5 t


Hull length7.7 m

Width4 m

Height~ 3 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun42 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility




Range450 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1.15 m

Trench3 m

Fording1 m


Leopard 2Main battle tank

TheLeopard 2main battle tank entered service with the German Army in 1979

Entered service1979

Crew4 men


Weight55.15 t


Hull length7.72 m

Width3.7 m

Height2.48 m

Armament


Machine guns2 x 7.62-mm



Ammunition load

Main gun42 rounds

Machine guns4 750 x 7.62-mm

Mobility




Range550 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1.15 m

Trench3 m

Fording1 m


Leopard 1Main battle tank

TheLeopard 1main battle tank was very successful design

Entered service1965

Crew4 men


Weight42.4 t


Hull length7.09 m

Width3.41 m

Height2.76 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun60 rounds


Mobility

EngineMTU MB 838 Ca M500 diesel

Engine power830 hp


Range600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1.15 m

Trench3 m

Fording2.25 m


Super M48Prototype main battle tank

The Super M48 could compete with more modern main battle tanks

Entered service-

Crew4 men


Weight53 t


Hull length?

Width3.63 m

Height2.9 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun40 rounds


Mobility

EngineMB 837 Ea-500 diesel



Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.9 m

Trench2.3 m

Fording1.2 m

Fording (with preparation)up to 2.6 m

Arjun Mk.2Main battle tank

The Arjun Mk.2 has improved protection, firepower and mobility over it's predecessor

Entered service?

Crew4 men


Weight68 t


Hull length~ 8 m

Width3.95 m

Height~ 2.8 m

Height (with RCWS)3.18 m

Armament


ATGWLAHAT




Ammunition load

Main gun39

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineMTU MB 838 Ka-501 diesel



Range~ 400 km

Maneuverability

Gradient70%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.9 m

Trench2.4 m

Fording1.4 m

Fording (with preparation)

Merkava Mk.4Main battle tank

TheMerkava Mk.4main battle tank is a further development of the Merkava Mk.3

Entered service2004

Crew4 men


Weight65 t


Hull length7.6 m

Width3.72 m

Height2.66 m

Armament


ATGWLAHAT ATGM

Machine guns1 x 12.7-mm 2 x 7.62-mm

Mortar1 x 60-mm

Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun48 rounds

ATGW?

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineGeneral Dynamics GD883 V12 diesel


Maximum road speed> 60 km/h

Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step~ 1 m

Trench~ 3 m

Fording~ 1.4 m

Merkava Mk.3Main battle tank

TheMerkava Mk.3main battle tank can carry ten troops when ammunition is unloaded

Entered service1990

Crew4 men


Weight60 t


Hull length7.97 m

Width3.72 m

Height2.66 m

Armament


ATGWLAHAT ATGM


Mortar1 x 60-mm

Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun50 rounds

ATGW?


Mobility

EngineContinental AVDS-1790-9AR diesel



Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1 m

Trench3 m

Fording1.4 m

SabraMain battle tank

TheSabramain battle tank is a modernized version of the M60A3, developed in Israel

Entered service2007

Crew4 men


Weight55 t


Hull length8.26 m

Width3.63 m

Height3.05 m

Armament



Mortar1 x 60-mm



Ammunition load

Main gun42 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineContinental AVDS-1790-5A diesel

Engine power900 hp


Range450 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.91 m

Trench2.6 m

Fording1.4 m

Fording (with preparation)2.4 m

Magach 7Main battle tank

The Magach 7 is an upgrade of the US M60 series main battle tanks in service with Israel

Entered service1980s

Crew4 men


Weight55 t


Hull length~ 7 m

Width3.63 m

Height3.25 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun?

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineContinental AVDS 1790-5A diesel

Engine power908 hp

Maximum road speed60 ~ 65 km/h

Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.9 m

Trench2.6 m

Fording1.2 m

ArieteMain battle tank

TheArietemain battle tanks replaced ageing fleet of the M60A1 with Italian army

Entered service1995

Crew4 men


Weight54 t


Hull length7.59 m

Width3.6 m

Height2.5 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun42 rounds


Mobility

EngineIveco V-12 MTCA diesel



Range550 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1 m

Trench3 m

Fording1.2 m

Fording (with preparation)2.1 - 4 m

TK-XMain battle tank

TheTK-Xor Type 10 main battle tank is the latest Japanese military development

Entered service2012

Crew3 men


Weight44 t


Hull length~ 7 m

Width3.24 m

Height2.3 m

Armament



Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun?

Machine guns?

Mobility

Enginediesel



Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step~ 1 m

Trench~ 2.7 m

Fording~ 1 m


TheType 90main battle tank for a period of time was the most expensive production MBT

Entered service1992

Crew3 men


Weight50 t


Hull length7.5 m

Width3.43 m

Height2.34 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun40 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineMitsubishi 10ZG diesel



Range400 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.7 m

Fording2 m


TheType 74main battle tank was generally out-dated even before it entered service

Entered servicelate 1975

Crew4 men


Weight38 t


Hull length6.7 m

Width3.18 m

Height2.67 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun55 rounds

Machine guns600 x 12.7, 4 500 x 7.62

Mobility

EngineMitsubishi 10ZF Model 22 diesel

Engine power720 hp


Range400 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.7 m

Fording1 m


M60 PhoenixMain battle tank

TheM60 Phoenixwas developed by Jordanian King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau

Entered service?

Crew4 men


Weight55 t


Hull length~7 m

Width~3.7 m

Height~ 3.27 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun?

Machine guns6 000 x 7.62, 900 x 12.7

Mobility

EngineGeneral Dynamics diesel

Engine power950 hp


Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.9 m

Trench2.6 m

Fording1.2 m

Fording (with preparation)?

Black EaglePrototype main battle tank

TheBlack Eagleprototype MBT is claimed to be superior to most Western MBTs

Entered service-

Crew3 men


Weight50 - 65 t

Length (gun forward)?

Hull length7 m

Width3.6 m

Height~ 2 m

Armament

Main gun135 - 152-mm

ATGW?


Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun35 - 40 rounds

ATGW?

Machine guns?

Mobility

Enginegas turbine engine

Engine power1500 hp

Maximum road speed70 - 75 km/h

Range650 - 1 000 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%


Trench~ 2.8 m

Fording~ 1.4 m

Fording (with preparation)~ 5 m

T-90MS TagilMain battle tank

The T-90MS Tagil is the latest version of the Russian T-90 main battle tank

Entered service?

Crew3 men


Weight48 t

Length (gun forward)~ 10 m

Hull length~6.8 m

Width~3.5 m

Height~ 2.3 m

Armament


ATGW9K119M (AT-11 Sniper-B)




Ammunition load

Main gun40 rounds


Mobility

EngineV-92S2F diesel



Range550 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench2.85 m

Fording1.2 m


T-80U-M1 BarsMain battle tank

TheT-80U-M1 Barsmain battle tank was developed mainly for export customers

Entered service-

Crew3 men


Weight46 t


Hull length6.98 m

Width3.58 m

Height2.2 m

Armament




Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun45 rounds

Machine guns1 250 x 7.62, 450 x 12.7

Mobility

EngineGTD-1250 gas turbine engine

Engine power1250 hp


Range400 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.85 m

Fording1.8 m


T-80UMain battle tank

The T-80U is a further development of the T-80 with built-in explosive reactive armor

Entered service1985

Crew3 men


Weight46 t


Hull length7 m

Width3.6 m

Height2.2 m

Armament


ATGWAT-11 Sniper


Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun45 rounds

ATGW?

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineGTD-1250 gas turbine engine



Range400 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.85 m

Fording1.8 m


T-72B3Main battle tank

The T-72B3 is a refurbished and upgraded version of the ageing T-72B

Entered service2013

Crew3 men


Weight~ 45 t


Hull length6.86 m

Width3.46 m

Height2.2 m

Armament


ATGW9M119 Svir or 9M119M Refleks




Ammunition load

Main gun45 rounds

Machine guns2 000 x 7.62-mm, 300 x 12.7-mm rounds

Mobility

EngineV-92S2F diesel



Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.85 m

Trench2.8 m

Fording1.2 m


T-64Main battle tank

During it's introduction the T-64 was a very tank, but suffered from some drawbacks

T-64B

Entered service1976

Crew3 men


Weight39 t


Hull length6.54 m

Width3.41 m

Height2.17 m

Armament


ATGWKobra AT-8 Songster




Ammunition load

Main gun36 rounds

ATGW4 missiles

Machine guns1 250 x 7.62; 300 x 12.7

Mobility

Engine5TDF diesel

Engine power700 hp


Range600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench2.72 m

Fording1.4 m


T-55Medium tank

The T-55 tank is still in service with about 50 countries around the world

Entered service1958

Crew4 men


Weight36.0 - 36.5 t


Hull length6 m

Width3.27 m

Height2.4 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun43 rounds

Machine guns200 x 12.7-mm, 3 500 x 7.62-mm

Mobility

EngineV-55 diesel

Engine power520 hp


Range400 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench2.85 m

Fording1.4 m


Olifant Mk.2Main battle tank

TheOlifant Mk.2main battle tank uses a number of components developed for the TTD

Entered service2006 - 2007

Crew4 men


Weight~ 60 t


Hull length?

Width?

Height?

Armament



Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun50 ~ 60 rounds


Mobility

EngineContinental diesel



Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%


Trench~ 3.5 m

Fording~ 1.2 m

TTDPrototype main battle tank

TheTTDor Tank Technology Demonstrator was developed in early 1990s

Entered service-

Crew4 men


Weight58.3 t


Hull length7.78 m

Width3.62 m

Height2.58 m

Armament



Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun54 rounds

Machine guns2 000 x 7.62

Mobility

Enginediesel



Range400 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.9 m

Trench3.5 m

Fording~ 1 m

K2 Black PantherMain battle tank

TheK2 Black Pantheris one of the most advanced main battle tanks in the world

Entered service?

Crew3 men


Weight55 t

Length10 m

Hull length7.5 m

Width3.6 m

Height2.5 m

Armament

Main gun120-mm / L55 smoothbore


Elevation range?


Combat load

Main gun40 rounds

Machine guns3 200 x 12.7, 12 000 x 7.62

Mobility




Range430 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1.3 m

Trench~ 2.8 m

Fording1.2 m

Fording with preparation4.2 m

K1A1Main battle tank

The Korean K1A1 main battle tank is an up-gunned version of the previous K1

Entered service2001

Crew4 men


Weight54.5 t


Hull length?

Width3.59 m

Height2.25 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun32 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineMTU MB 871 Ka-501 diesel



Range400 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.75 m

Fording1.2 m

Fording (with preparation)2.2 m

T-84Main battle tank

TheT-84main battle tank entered service with Ukrainian Army in 1999

Entered service1999

Crew3 men


Weight48 t


Hull length7.35 m

Width3.56 m

Height2.285 m

Armament






Ammunition load

Main gun45 rounds

Machine guns1 250 x 7.62, 450 x 12.7

Mobility

Engine6TD-2 diesel



Range540 km

Maneuverability

Gradient63%

Side slope36%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.85 m

Fording1.8 m


Challenger 2Main battle tank

TheChallenger 2is one of the most protected main battle tanks in the world

Entered service1994

Crew4 men


Weight62.5 t


Hull length8.33 m

Width3.52 m

Height2.49 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun50 rounds


Mobility

EnginePerkins CV12 TCA diesel



Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.9 m

Trench2.34 m

Fording1.07 m

Challenger 1Main battle tank

The Challenger 1 man battle tank originated from Iranian order for improved Chieftain

Entered service1983

Crew4 men


Weight62 t


Hull length8.33 m

Width3.5 m

Height2.5 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun52 rounds

Machine guns4 000 x 7.62-mm rounds

Mobility

EngineRolls-Royce Condor CV12 TCA diesel



Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient58%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.9 m

Trench2.8 m

Fording1.07 m

Vickers Mk.4Prototype main battle tank

The Vickers Mk.4 had been offered for export customers with a choice of three 120-mm guns

Entered service-

Crew4 men


Weight43.6 t


Hull length?

Width?

Height?

Armament

Main gun120-mm

Machine guns?

Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun?

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineRolls-Royce CV12 TCA diesel

Engine power915 hp


Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%


Trench~ 3 m

Fording~ 1.2 m

Vickers Mk.3Main battle tank

TheVickers Mk.3main battle tank was designed specially for export customers

Entered service1977

Crew4 men


Weight39.5 t


Hull length7.56 m

Width3.17 m

Height2.48 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun50 rounds

Machine guns2 600 x 7.62, 700 x 12.7

Mobility

EngineDetroit Diesel 12V-71T diesel

Engine power720 hp


Range490 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.83 m

Trench3 m

Fording1.1 m

120SMain battle tank

The 120S has increased lethality and survivability, comparing with M60 Patton series tanks

Entered service-

Crew4 men


Weight56.2 t


Hull length6.95 m

Width3.77 m

Height3.25 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun42 rounds

Machine guns1 000 x 12.7, 11 400 x 7.62

Mobility

EngineContinental AVDS-1790-9AR diesel



Range450 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.9 m

Trench2.6 m

Fording1.2 m

M1A2 SEPMain battle tank

The M1A2 SEP main battle tank is the backbone of the US armored forces

Entered service1999 (?)

Crew4 men


Weight63 t


Hull length7.92 m

Width3.7 m

Height2.4 m

Armament

Main gun120-mm




Ammunition load

Main gun40 rounds

Machine guns12 400 x 7.62, 1 000 x 12.7

Mobility

EngineHoneywell AGT1500 gas turbine



Range425 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.7 m

Fording1.2 m


M1A2 AbramsMain battle tank

TheM1A2 Abramsis one of the best main battle tanks in the world

Entered service1992

Crew4 men


Weight62.5 t


Hull length7.92 m

Width3.48 m

Height2.44 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun40 rounds

Machine guns12 400 x 7.62, 1 000 x 12.7

Mobility

EngineHoneywell AGT1500 gas turbine



Range425 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.7 m

Fording1.2 m


Super M60Prototype main battle tank

The Super M60 upgrade offered dramatically increased combat power

Entered service-

Crew4 men


Weight56.3 t


Hull length7.09 m

Width4.19 m

Height2.92 m

Armament


Machine guns1 x 12.7, 1 x 7.62-mm



Ammunition load

Main gun63 rounds

Machine guns~ 600 x 12.7, 6 000 x 7.62-mm

Mobility

EngineTeledyne Continental CR-1790-1B diesel



Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.9 m

Trench2.6 m

Fording1.2 m

K-21 With XC-8 TurretPrototype light tank

The new light tank is based on mobile chassis and provides significant direct fire capability

Entered service?

Crew3 men


Weight~ 25 t


Hull length~ 7 m

Width~ 3.4 m

Height~ 3 m

Armament

Main gun105-mm / 120-mm

ATGWFalarick

Machine guns?

Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun?

ATGW?

Machine guns?

Mobility

Enginediesel

Engine power750 hp


Amphibious speed on water~ 6 km/h

Range~ 450 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%


Trench~ 2.5 m

FordingAmphibious

CV90105Prototype light tank

The CV90105 was jointly developed by BAE Systems Hagglunds and CMI Defence

Entered service?

Crew~ 3 men


Weight~ 25 t


Hull length~ 6.6 m

Width~ 3.2 m

Height~ 2.4 m

Armament

Main gun105-mm

ATGWFalarick

Machine guns?



Ammunition load

Main gun?

ATGW?

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineScania DI16 diesel

Engine power670 hp (?)


Range~ 600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.4 m

Fording1.5 m

New Chinese Light TankLight tank

The new Chinese light tank will be used for reconnaissance and infantry support


Crew3 ~ 4 men


Weight30~35 t


Hull length?

Width?

Height?

Armament

Main gun125-mm smoothbore (?)

ATGW?

Machine guns?

Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun?

ATGW?

Machine guns?

Mobility

Enginediesel

Engine power~ 600 hp


Range~ 400 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%


Trench~ 2.5 m

Fording~ 1 m

Fording (with preparation)?

ZBD 2000Amphibious light tank

The ZBD 2000 light tank is a member of new Chinese high-speed amphibious vehicle family

Entered service2006

Crew4 men

Troopsat least 4 men


Weight?


Hull length?

Width?

Height?

Armament


ATGM?


Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun?

ATGW?

Machine guns?

Mobility

Enginediesel

Engine power590 hp on land / 1 580 hp on water


Amphibious speed on water25 km/h

Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%


Trench~ 2 m

FordingAmphibious

Type 63AAmphibious light tank

TheType 63Aamphibious light tank is suitable for long-distance maritime operations

Entered service1997

Crew4 men


Weight22 t


Hull length~ 7.5 m

Width3.2 m

Height3 m

Armament


ATGM?


Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun45 rounds

ATGM?

Machine guns?

Mobility

Enginediesel

Engine power580 hp



Range400 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench2.9 m

FordingAmphibious

Type 63Amphibious light tank

TheType 63amphibious light tank was developed from the Soviet PT-76

Entered servicemid-1960s

Crew4 men


Weight18.7 t


Hull length7.15 m

Width3.2 m

Height2.52 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun47 rounds

Machine guns2 000 x 7.62, 500 x 12.7

Mobility

EngineModel 12150-L diesel

Engine power400 hp



Range370 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.87 m

Trench2.9 m

FordingAmphibious

Mars 15Prototype light tank

The Mars 15 light tank was based on a common armored tracked chassis

Entered service-

Crew3 men


Weight16 t


Hull length5.6 m

Width2.98 m

Height2.6 m

Armament

Main gun90-mm


Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun30 rounds


Mobility

EngineBaudouin GF12SRY diesel

Engine power420 hp


Range600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench1.8 m

Fording1 m

MarderLight tank

The Marder light tank is based on refurbished and upgraded infantry fighting vehicle chassis

Entered service?

Crew4 men


Weight43 t


Hull length~ 6.9 m

Width~ 3.6m

Height~ 3 m

Armament


Machine guns?

Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun?

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineMTU MB 883 diesel

Engine power600 - 680 hp


Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1 m

Trench~ 2.5 m

Fording1.5 m

PL-01Prototype light tank

The stealthy PL-01 concept tank might enter service with the Polish Army in 2018

Entered service?

Crew3 men


Weight35 t


Hull length7m

Width3.8 m

Height2.8 m

Armament

Main gun120-mm

ATGW?




Ammunition load

Main gun~ 40 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility

Enginediesel

Engine power~ 1 000 hp


Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.6 m

Fording1.5 m


AndersPrototype light tank

The Anders light tank is currently only a technology demonstrator

Entered service?

Crew3 men


Weight33 t

Weight (with add-on armor)~ 45 t


Hull length6.9 m

Width3.2 m

Height2.8 m

Armament


ATGW?


Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun22 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineMTU diesel

Engine power720 hp


Range~ 600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.6 m

Fording~ 1.5 m


2S25 Sprut-SDAmphibious light tank

TheSprut-SDlight tank was designed for the airborne forces and naval infantry

Entered service2005

Crew3 men


Weight18 t


Hull length~ 6.5 m

Width3.2 m

Height~ 2.2 m

Armament


ATGW?




Ammunition load

Main gun40 rounds

ATGW?


Mobility

Engine2V-06-2S diesel

Engine power510 hp



Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%


Trench~ 1.8 m

FordingAmphibious

CV90120-TLight tank

TheCV90120-Tlight tank has a firepower compatible with modern main battle tanks

Entered service-

Crew4 men


Weight26 - 35 t


Hull length6.6 m

Width3.2 m

Height (turret roof)2.4 m

Armament


Machine guns1 x 7.62-mm / 12-7-mm



Ammunition load

Main gun45 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineScania DI16 diesel

Engine power670 hp


Range600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.4 m

Fording1.5 m

IKV-91Amphibious light tank

TheIkv-91light tank at the time of it's introduction was intended to be used as a tank destroyer.

Entered service1974

Crew4 men


Weight16.3 t


Hull length6.41 m

Width3 m

Height2.36 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun59 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineVolvo Penta TND-120A diesel

Engine power350 hp

Maximum road speed70km/h


Range550 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench2.8 m

FordingAmphibious

VFM 5Light tank

TheVFM 5light tank was intended mainly for export customers

Entered service-

Crew4 men


Weight19.8 t


Hull length6.2 m

Width2.69 m

Height2.35 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun41 rounds

Machine guns4 500 x 7.62-mm, 600 x 12.7-mm

Mobility

EngineDetroit Diesel 6M-92TA diesel

Engine power550 hp


Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench2.1 m

Fording1.3 m

FV101 ScorpionLight tank

TheFV101 Scorpionis a part of the CVR (T) tracked vehicle family

Entered service1973

Crew3 men


Weight7.93 t

Length4.4 m

Width2.2 m

Height2.1 m

Armament

Main gun76.2-mm rifled




Ammunition load

Main gun45 rounds


Mobility

EnginePerkins diesel

Engine power195 hp


Maximum amphibious speed6.4 km/h

Range640 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.5 m

Trench2 m

Fording1 m

Fording (with preparation)Amphibious

M8 BufordLight tank

TheM8 Bufordlight tank did not entered service as AGS programme was canceled

Entered service-

Crew3 men


Weight23.58 t


Hull length6.2 m

Width2.7 m

Height2.35 m

Armament



Ammunition load

Main gun30 rounds

Machine guns4 500 x 7.62, 600 x 12.7

Mobility

EngineDetroit Diesel 6V-921A

Engine power550 hp

Maximum road speed72.4 km/h

Range483 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.76 m

Trench2.13 m

Fording~ 1.2 m


StingrayLight tank

TheStingraylight tank is in service with Royal Thai army

Entered service1988

Crew4 men


Weight20.2 t


Hull length6.44 m

Width2.71 m

Height2.55 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun36 rounds

Machine guns2 400 x 7.62, 1 100 x 12.7

Mobility

EngineDetroit Diesel 8V-92TA

Engine power535 hp


Range483 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.76 m

Trench2.13 m

Fording1 m

Expeditionary TankPrototype light tank

The electronics on the Expeditionary Tank were among the most advanced in any tank at the time

Entered service-

Crew3 men


Weight19 t


Hull length~ 6.5 m

Width2.69 m

Height2.8 m

Armament





Ammunition load

Main gun35 rounds


Mobility

EngineCummins VTA-903T diesel

Engine power495 hp


Range480 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.83 m

Trench2.56 m

Fording1.21 m

M551 SheridanLight tank

Currently the US Army has no real replacement for theM551 Sheridanlight tanks

Entered service1968

Crew4 men


Weight15.83 t


Hull length6.3 m

Width2.82 m

Height2.27 m

Armament

Main gun152-mm

ATGWMGM-51 Shillelagh


Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun20 rounds

ATGW9 missiles

Machine guns3 000 x 7.62, 1 000 x 12.7

Mobility

EngineDetroit Diesel 6V53T diesel

Engine power300 hp


Amphibious speed on water5.8 km/h

Range600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.84 m

Trench2.54 m

Fording~ 2 m

Fording (with preparation)Amphibious

FalconTurret

The Jordanian Falcon is a low-volume and reduced-silhouette turret, developed by KADDB

Entered service?

Crew2 men

Armament



Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun17 + ? rounds

Machine guns?

BMPTTank support combat vehicle

TheBMPTtank support combat vehicle was designed to support tank operations in urban areas

Entered service2011

Crew5 men


Weight47 t

Hull length6.9 m

Width3.8 m

Height3.4 m

Armament

Main gun2 x 30-mm cannons

ATGW4 x Ataka-T launchers


Grenade launchers2 x 30-mm

Elevation range?


Ammunition load

Main gun900 rounds

ATGW4 missiles


Grenade launchers600 rounds

Mobility

EngineV-92S2 diesel



Range550 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.85 m

Trench2.8 m

Fording1.2 m

M113AS4Armored personnel carrier

The Australian M113AS4 APC is fitted with new engine, transmission and drivetrain

Entered service2007

Crew2 men

Personnel~ 10 men


Weight18 t

Length6 m

Width2.62 m

Height2.6 m

Armament

Machine guns1 x 12.7-mm (1 200 rounds)

Mobility

EngineMTU 6V199TE diesel

Engine power350 hp


Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.6 m

Trench1.8 ~ 1.9 m

Fording1.6 m

ASLAV-PCArmored personnel carrier

TheASLAV-PCarmored personnel carrier is a member of the ASLAV family

Entered service1990s

Crew2 men

Personnel7 men


Weight13 t

Length?

Width?

Height?

Armament


Mobility

EngineDetroit Diesel 6V53T

Engine power275 hp



Range660 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%


Trench2 m

FordingAmphibious

BDXArmored personnel carrier

The BelgianBDXarmored personnel carrier is based on an Irish design

Entered service1978

Crew2 men

Personnel10 men


Weight10.7 t

Length5.05 m

Width2.5 m

Height2.06 m

Mobility

EngineChrysler V-8 petrol

Engine power180 hp


Range900 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.4 m

Trench0.5 m

FordingAmphibious

CharruaArmored personnel carrier

The Charrua is an indigenous Brazilian M113-like armored personnel carrier

Entered service-

Crew2 men

Personnel9 men


Weight18 t

Length6.43 m

Width3.26 m

Height1.95 m

Armament


Mobility

EngineSaab-Scania DSI-11 diesel

Engine power394 hp



Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.75 m

Trench2 m

FordingAmphibious

VBTP-MRArmored personnel carrier

Currently the Guarani is the most advanced armored vehicle, produced in the South America

Entered service2013

Crew2 men

Personnel9 men


Weight16.7 t

Length7 m

Width2.7 m

Height2.43 m

Armament

Main gun?

Machine guns?

Ammunition load

Main gun?

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineIveco Cursor 9 diesel

Engine power383 hp

Maximum road speedover 100 km/h


Range600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical stepover 0.5 m

Trench~ 1.2 m

FordingAmphibious

LAV III KodiakArmored personnel carrier

TheLAV III Kodiakarmored personnel carrier entered service with Canadian Army in 1999

Entered service1999

Crew3 men

Personnel6 - 7 men


Weight16.95 t

Length6.93 m

Width2.66 m

Height2.8 m

Armament

Main gun25-mm chain gun


Ammunition load

Main gun500 rounds

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineCaterpillar 3126 diesel

Engine power350 hp


Range450 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.6 m

Trench2 m

Fording1.2 m

BisonArmored personnel carrier

The CanadianBisonfollows the same lines as the MOWAG Piranha APC

Entered service1990

Crew2 men

Personnel8 men


Weight12.39 t

Length6.45 m

Width2.5 m

Height2.21 m

Armament

Machine guns1 x 7.62-mm (2 000 rounds)

Mobility


Engine power275 hp


Amphibious speed on water9.7 km/h

Range665 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.5 m

Trench2 m

FordingAmphibious

GrizzlyArmored personnel carrier

TheGrizzlyarmored personnel carrier is based on the MOWAG Piranha 6x6 chassis

Entered service1976

Crew3 men

Personnel5 - 6 men


Weight10.5 t

Length5.96 m

Width2.53 m

Height2.53 m

Armament


Mobility


Engine power275 hp



Range600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench~ 0.8 m

FordingAmphibious

BMS-1 AlacranPrototype armored personnel carrier

The Chilean BMS-1 Alacran demonstrated superior mobility to all other halftrack models

Entered service-

Crew2 men

Personnel10 men


Weight10.5 t

Length6.37 m

Width2.36 m

Height2.3 m

Armament

Machine guns1 x 12.7-mm (~ 600 rounds)

Mobility

EngineDetroit Diesel 6V-53T diesel

Engine power275 hp


Range900 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%


Trench0.6 ~ 1 m

Fording1.6 m

VTP-1 OrcaPrototype armored personnel carrier

The VTP-1 Orca was the largest and heaviest wheeled APC developed up to it's time

Entered service?

Crew2 men

Personnel16 men


Weight18 t

Length7.84 m

Width2.5 m

Height2.5 m

Armament

Machine guns1 x 12.7-mm (~ 600 rounds)

Mobility


Engine power275 hp


Range1 200 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%


Trench0.6 ~ 1 m

Fording~ 1.5 m

ZBL-09Armored personnel carrier

The ZBL-09 Snow Leopard is being produced in large numbers for the Chinese army


Crew3 men

Personnel7 - 10 men


Weight15 ~ 20 t

Length~ 8 m

Width~ 3 m

Height (roof)~ 2.1 m

Armament

Main gun30-mm cannon

ATGWHJ-73


Ammunition load

Main gun?

ATGW2 missiles

Machine guns?

Mobility

EngineDeutz BF6M1015C diesel

Engine power440 hp



Range800 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.55 m

Trench1.8 m

FordingAmphibious

ZFB 05Armored personnel carrier

The ZFB 05 armored personnel carrier has been sold to a number of African countries

Entered service?

Crew2 men

Personnel7 ~ 9 men


Weight4.5 / 4.7 t

Length?

Width?

Height?

Armament

Machine guns1 x 7.62-mm / 12.7-mm

Mobility

EngineSOFIM 8142.43 diesel

Engine power118 hp


Range800 - 850 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%


Trench0.5 m

Fording0.75 m

Type 92Armored personnel carrier

TheType 92armored personnel carrier was influenced by Renault VAB design

Entered service1997

Crew2 men

Personnel11 men


Weight15 t

Length6.73 m

Width2.86 m

Height2.1 m

Armament


Mobility

EngineDeutz BF8L 413FC diesel

Engine power320 hp


Amphibious speed on water10 - 11 km/h

Range800 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.5 m

Trench1.2 m

FordingAmphibious

WZ 523Armored personnel carrier

The ChineseWZ 5236x6 armored personnel carrier did not entered operational service

Entered service-

Crew2 men

Personnel10 men


Weight11.2 t

Length6.02 m

Width2.55 m

Height2.73 m

Armament


Mobility

EngineEO 6105 petrol

Engine power165 hp



Range600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.5 m

Trench~ 0.6 m

FordingAmphibious

FahdArmored personnel carrier

TheFahdarmored personnel carrier replaced a whole host of older Egyptian APCs

Entered service1986

Crew2 men

Personnel10 men


Weight10.9 t

Length6 m

Width2.45 m

Height2.1 m

Armament


Mobility

EngineMercedes-Benz OM 352A diesel

Engine power168 hp


Range800 km

Maneuverability

Gradient70%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.5 m

Trench0.9 m

Fording0.7 m

Patria AMVArmored personnel carrier

ThePatria AMVarmored personnel carrier has modular ballistic armor protection

Entered service2003

Crew3 men

Personnel10 men


Weight16 - 26 t

Length7.75 m

Width2.83 m

Height2.35 m

Armament

Grenade launcher1 x 40-mm




Mobility

EngineScania DI 12 diesel

Engine power490 / 540 hp

Maximum road speedover 100 km/h

Amphibious speed on water6 - 10 km/h

Range800 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.7 m

Trench2 m

FordingAmphibious

Sisu XA-203Armored personnel carrier

The Sisu XA-203 armored personnel carrier is not amphibious due to increased armor protection

Entered service?

Crew3 men

Personnel7 men


Weight22 t

Length7.45 m

Width2.95 m

Height2.6 m

Armament


Mobility

EngineValmet diesel

Engine power295 hp


Range800 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope40%


Trench1 m

Fording1.5 m

Sisu XA-180Armored personnel carrier

TheSisu XA-180APC has an unusual layout with the engine located behind the driver

Entered service1984

Crew2 men

Personnel10 men


Weight15.5 t

Length7.35 m

Width2.9 m

Height2.3 m

Armament


Mobility

EngineValmet 611 diesel

Engine power236 hp



Range800 km

Maneuverability

Gradient70%

Side slope60%

Vertical step0.5 m

Trench1 m

Fording

BMX-01Armored personnel carrier

The BMX-01 was designed to meet the French Army requirement for a multi-role armored vehicle

Entered service?

Crew3 men

Personnel8 men


Weight22 t

Length~ 7 m

Width~ 2.55 m

Height~ 3 m

Armament


Mobility

EngineRenault-Volvo diesel

Engine power400 hp


Range~ 800 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%


Trench~ 0.9 m

Fording~ 1.5 m

VAB Mk.3Armored personnel carrier

The VAB Mk.3 follows the line of the VAB series armored personnel carriers

Entered service?

Crew2-3 men

Personnelup to 10 men


Weight12.5 - 20 t

Length6.7 m

Width2.55 m

Height2.2 m

Armament

Main gun25-mm cannon


Ammunition load

Main gun260 rounds


Mobility

EngineRenault DXi7 diesel

Engine power320 / 340 / 400 hp


Range890 km

Maneuverability

Gradient47%

Side slope40%

Vertical step0.5 m

Trench0.9 m

Fording1.5 m

DidgoriArmored personnel carrier

The Didgori is the first armored fighting vehicle, designed and produced in Georgia

Entered service2011

Crew1 men

Personnel8 men


Weight7 t

Length5.75 m

Width2.38 m

Height2.20 m

Armament

Machine guns1 x 12.7-mm or 1 x 7.62-mm

Mobility

EngineFord diesel

Engine power450 hp


Range500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient70%

Side slope40%


Trench~ 0.5 m

Fording~ 1 m

BoxerArmored personnel carrier

TheBoxerMRAV has a modular design with interchangeable mission modules

Entered service2009

Crew3 men

Personnel8 men


Weight33 t

Length7.88 m

Width2.99 m

Height2.37 m

Armament

Machine guns12.7-mm (Dutch variant)

Grenade launcher40-mm (German variant)

Mobility

EngineMTU 8V 199 TE20 diesel

Engine power700 hp


Range1 050 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step0.8 m

Trench2 m

Fording1.2 m

Rheinmetall YakMulti-purpose armored vehicle

The Rheinmetall Yak is a versatile multi-purpose armored transport vehicle


Configuration6x6

Cab seating2 + 12 men


Weight13.5 t

Maximum load5.5 t

Length6.49 m

Width2.46 m

Height2.59 / 2.83 m

Mobility

EngineCummins ISBe diesel

Engine power245 hp


Range600 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step~ 0.5

Trench~ 0.8

Fording0.4 m

Marder Evolution APCArmored personnel carrier

The upgraded Marder Evolution armored personnel carrier has been redesigned and uparmored

Entered service?

Crew2 men

Personnel8 men


Weight33 t

Length~6.9 m

Width~ 3.6 m

Height~ 2 m

Armament


Mobility

EngineMTU MB 883 diesel

Engine power600 - 680 hp


Range~ 500 km

Maneuverability

Gradient60%

Side slope30%

Vertical step1 m

Trench2.5 m

Fording1.5 m

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