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Top 10 best main battle tanks of 2022: Intense race

In recent conflicts, it has been shown that tanks play a very important role, being the "iron fist" - an irreplaceable means of attack in modern army combat. Despite the rapid development of anti-tank vehicles, especially guided missiles, main battle tanks (MBTs) still have a prominent presence. Only tanks that fully converge the following factors can survive and truly create powerful raids on the battlefield: Fire power; Mobility; Protection ability; Network connection warfare. New generation tanks are beginning to integrate modern communication equipment, navigation and navigation means, information systems - combat control and automated command at all levels with the High security features, data transmission in the central network system, providing full technical parameters of the vehicle as well as a panoramic view of the battlefield. Below are the Top 10 best main battle tanks in the world in 2022 evaluated and voted by the prestigious military information site Military Today:  

1. Leopard 2A7 tank (Germany)

This is the latest version that fully inherits and promotes the outstanding design features of the Leopard 2 line that has been proven on the battlefield. They are reinforced with armor and have state-of-the-art electronic systems.


Leopard 2A7 has excellent protection when operating in all types of environments, especially in urban areas, with good resistance to anti-tank ammunition such as RPG grenade launchers and roadside bombs (IEDs).

The vehicle's firepower has better accuracy and longer range than other tanks thanks to its powerful main gun and advanced fire control system.

In (hypothetical) tank battles and competitions, the Leopard 2 tank family regularly defeats opponents M1A2 SEP (USA), Challenger 2 (UK), Leclerc (France) and a number of other tank series .

Leopard 2A7 has a powerful engine with a peak capacity of up to 1,500 horsepower, so even though the vehicle's weight increases, its maneuverability still increases thanks to the improved suspension system. Cross-country ability is equivalent to previous generations of Leopard 2.

The German Army has now ordered the first series of 20 Leopard 2A7s, upgraded from the Leopard 2A6 version, with deliveries starting in 2014. The German Army plans to upgrade up to 150 vehicles to the 2A7 standard. Qatar ordered 62 units and Saudi Arabia also closed orders for more than 200 units.
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2. K2 Black Panther tank (Korea)

According to assessments, Black Panther is currently one of the most advanced main battle tanks in the world, with features superior to any North Korean and Chinese tanks. In addition, it is also the most expensive MBT line in the world to date.

The first series of K2 Black Panther tanks were delivered to the Korean Army in 2016. As of 2017, at least 100 tanks of this type were shipped. The Korean Army plans to order a total of more than 300 units to replace older K1 tanks.

The vehicle is equipped with composite armor with explosive reactive armor modules, allowing its front to withstand 120mm bullets fired from the L55 cannon. The protection ability is said to be equivalent to the M1A2 Abrams (USA) but is much lighter in weight.

Black Panther is also equipped with an active protection system and an electronic countermeasure system to help it survive better on the battlefield.

This most advanced Korean tank line is equipped with a 120mm L55 gun made by Germany, similar to the type installed on Leopard 2A6 and 2A7 tanks in the country.

The vehicle has an advanced fire control system that can search, follow and fire automatically against motor vehicles, and can even destroy low-flying helicopters without the need for a human operator. The main gun uses new types of ammunition with outstanding power.

Black Panther is equipped with a powerful diesel engine accompanied by the latest hydraulic suspension system, allowing for quick maneuvering.
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3. M1A2 SEP tank (USA)

M1A2 SEP is the latest version, developed on the famous M1A2 Abrams platform, with perfect technology and armor. Through real combat, it has proven its good capabilities and is considered one of the most fearsome tanks in the world.


The M1A2 SEP has impressive protection against all types of anti-tank weapons. The main gun uses armor-piercing shells with depleted uranium cores.

The vehicle is equipped with a color camera, a new laser sensor to collect target images at longer distances in all weather conditions, a system to connect an information network with other tanks and 120mm multi-purpose artillery shells.

In addition, the laser detection system, meteorological sensors... provide parameters such as relative humidity, air density, wind speed allowing the active fire control system to promptly adjust according to conditions. reality of the combat environment.
Currently, the M1A2 SEP is serving in the US Army with a quantity of at least 900 units. They are expected to have a life cycle until 2050. The M1A2 SEP is not currently exported. However, the previous version, M1A2, was exported to Kuwait (218 vehicles) and Saudi Arabia (373 vehicles).

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4. Challenger 2 tank (UK)

Challenger 2 is the main battle tank of the British army, researched and developed by Vickers Defense Systems (now BAE Systems Land & Armaments), a British defense industry corporation. With more than 400 units in service, the Challenger 2 tank has become an irreplaceable 'pillar' of the British Army.

In Iraq, the Challenger 2 demonstrated the sturdiness of the Chobham/Dorchester armor equipped on this vehicle, when all shoulder-fired missiles or anti-tank weapons owned by the Iraqi army could not penetrate and shoot. Can damage any Challenger 2.

Even in one battle, a Challenger 2 was hit by 14 RPG-7 bullets and 1 MILAN anti-tank missile at close range, but the entire crew survived and the vehicle was not significantly damaged.

Currently Challenger 2 is serving in the British Army with 386 units and Oman (38 units).

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5. T-14 Armata tank (Russia)

The T-14 Armata ranked fourth in the rankings, with the article writing that the vehicle was produced in very small numbers, but had "several unique features that make it a force to be reckoned with on the planet." battlefield".


In 2019, the world military also recognized Russia's T-14 Armata tank as one of the best tanks in the world.

According to analysts of the publication World Digital News, the main advantages of Russian weapons are the increased mass of the tank, the caliber of the guns, engine power and armor.

Thanks to the design of the tank turret without people, the designers of the Armata tank were able to reduce the weight to 49 tons. In addition, the tank itself is lower and less visible to the enemy. On the T-14, a 125 mm or 152 mm caliber gun can be installed.
The T-14 Armata's engine allows it to reach a maximum speed of 90 km/h. The volume of the fuel tank is designed so that the tank can run up to 500 km. The thickness of the Armata frontal armor is 950 mm, the armored plate is produced on the basis of composite alloys. At the same time, the tank is equipped with defense complexes Afganit and Malakhit, capable of resisting missiles and anti-tank ammunition.

The birth of the T-14 Armata has posed a great threat to the West, so many countries such as Germany and England have had to upgrade or develop new tanks to cope.
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6. Merkava Mk.4 tank (Israel)

The Merkava Mk-4 is the most powerful and newest variant in the famous Merkava Mk tank family. This tank is even titled "King of Tanks" in the rankings because of its comprehensive offensive power.

The Merkava IV is equipped with a 120mm cannon, capable of firing all types of NATO bullets, including APFSDS shell-escape bullets with stable wings, HEAT-MP multi-purpose anti-tank concave explosive bullets, tank guns can also launch anti-tank missiles. famous tank LAHAT through the barrel.

Thanks to the multi-channel fire control system (TV, thermal imaging, laser), Merkava IV can track and shoot moving targets while underway, including targets that are low-flying helicopters.

The Trophy-A active defense system is responsible for detecting, controlling, and classifying threats from anti-tank missiles to launch bullets to intercept them and prevent them from reaching the tank.

Currently, the Trophy-A system equipped for the Merkava mk-4 is considered the most effective active defense system on modern tanks.
In addition, the Merkava mk-4 is also equipped with the LWS-2 laser warning system with a danger warning screen installed at the command position. It is linked to a system that launches smoke rounds or decoys to deceive guided anti-tank weapons.

There are currently about 360 Merkava Mk.4 vehicles in Israeli Army service and 300 more are on order. For a long time, this tank was not exported, but in 2014 it was reported that Israel sold it to an anonymous customer.
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7. Type 90 tank (Japan)

The Type 90 tank is currently the "backbone" of the Japanese armored force and is considered one of the most modern tanks in Asia, the leading tank in the world today.

The Type 90 tank turned out to be originally developed on the basis of the famous Leopard 2 tank model of the modern German Army. According to Military-Today, the Type 90 was developed by Mitsubishi in cooperation with Krauss-Maffei of the Federal Republic of Germany. In particular, a series of armor and firepower components on the Type 90 are shared with the Leopard 2.

The Type 90's armor protection is basically similar to the Leopard 2 line of tanks with the use of composite armor modules combining steel + ceramic armor, without using explosive reactive armor. In addition, the Type 90 is also equipped with a laser beam warning system (of anti-tank missile complexes), NBC defense system and automatic fire extinguishing system... Ammunition boxes are also compartmentalized. away from the tank crew.

In 2012, the new, more advanced Type 10 tanks were accepted into service by the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, but they are much smaller and lighter than the Type 90.
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8. Leclerc tank (France)

AMX-56 Leclerc is the main battle tank of the French army, developed by NEXTER - a defense industry corporation. With a price of about 6.5 million Euro/unit, the Leclerc tank is known as the most expensive tank in the world.


The vehicle is equipped with a V8X SACM diesel engine with peak power of up to 1,500 horsepower. Thanks to that, the AMX-56 Leclerc can move at a speed of 71 km/h on flat terrain and 55 km/h cross-country, with a travel fuel reserve, their operating range is up to more than 550km.

The AMX-56 Leclerc turret is equipped with a Modele F1 smoothbore cannon with a bullet size of 120mm and two machine guns with bullet sizes of 7.62 x 51mm NATO and 12.7 x 99mm NATO respectively. Leclerc's smoothbore cannon is integrated with an automatic loading system with 22 rounds available in the loading magazine. Thanks to this, the firing speed of the main gun installed on the tank is faster and safer in combat.
AMX-56 Leclerc has a wealth of combat experience having participated in peacekeeping missions of the French army in some hot spots such as Kosovo and Lebanon. In August 2015, at least 70 Leclerc tanks belonging to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) army were deployed near the port city of Aden in Yemen to fight against Houthi guerrillas present. here.

Currently the French Army owns 406 units and the UAE has 388 units.
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9. Oplot-M tank (Ukraine)

Ukraine used to be the tank manufacturing "capital" of the Soviet Union, so Ukraine's T-84 Oplot-M is a special tank, developed on the basis of the famous T-80UD tank line.

Although it has not seen combat service with the Ukrainian army, it contains many advanced features of a modern tank.

The main upgrades are the installation of the newer ERA Nozh-2/Duplet, the addition of a panoramic PKN-6 thermal sight (the T-84 and T-80UD already have the commander's sight stabilizer and the gun's thermal imager). gun), similar to the CITV sight on the American M1A2 tank and the machine gun on the roof is controlled from inside the vehicle.

The T-84 Oplot-M is said to be even more modern than the Russian T-90 tank thanks to its advanced additional armor and powerful engine. However, compared to Russia's latest T-90M variant, they are still inferior

The BM Oplot version already has a foreign customer in Thailand. In 2011, Thailand signed a contract to buy 49 BM Oplots. These Oplots were called Oplot-T, had air conditioning, new radio equipment and new APU engines. However, the slow delivery speed caused Thailand to cancel the entire contract.
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10. T-90M tank (Russia)

The T-90M has been comprehensively upgraded in terms of firepower, electronic systems and armor protection on the basis of the T-90 main battle tank, the backbone of the Russian armored force, making it one of the most powerful tanks in the world. The most powerful tank in the world.

The T-90M stands out with its saucer-shaped turret, along with nets protecting the gap between the turret and the vehicle's body. According to Army Recognition, the T-90M is also known as Proryv-3 (Breakthrough 3, according to Russian transliteration). This upgrade package has been implemented since 2017.


The T-90M has been heavily upgraded in terms of firepower. The vehicle uses the 2A46M-5, 125 mm main gun, the latest upgraded version of the legendary 2A46 tank gun. According to Russia's Topwar site, the 2A46M-5 gun has 20% increased accuracy compared to the 2A46M-4 version, and the dispersion of bullets when fired during movement is reduced by 1.7%.

The new high-performance cannon and upgraded stabilization system allow for more accurate targeting while the vehicle is moving.
The T-90M is equipped with an integrated Kalina fire control system. This is a state-of-the-art fire control system installed on the T-14 Armata super tank. The Kalina system with modern sensors allows automatic target tracking and locking the main gun on the target until the gunner fires.

The sensor system on the T-90M can identify tank-sized targets at a distance of 5,500 m in daytime conditions, 2,000 m in dark conditions.

The T-90M is equipped with the new generation Relikt explosive reactive armor (ERA), replacing the Kontakt-5 ERA. Relikt is designed as a module covering the front of the turret, the sides and important areas of the tank.

Modular design allows for easy replacement in battlefield conditions. Relikt provides 50% increased protection against armor-piercing rounds and anti-tank missiles.

Military analysts assess that, thanks to updating the technology of the T-14 super tank, the T-90M has truly transformed to create a powerful firepower fist on the battlefield based on the old frame of the T-90. .
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