Amazing heavily armored tanks capable of crossing any type of terrain which are in service in armies around the world.
These are the ten fastest tanks in the world.
10. T-90
It is a third-generation Russian tank that entered service in 1993.
It measures almost 32 feet and weighs 46 tonnes. It has an engine with 990 horsepower and can reach a speed of 41 miles per hour.
It has a composite shield and several protection systems.
In total more than 1500 units have been manufactured with an approximate cost of 2.5 million dollars and it’s currently in service in countries such as Russia and India.
9. AJAX
It is a new generation tank that has been developed for the British Navy.
It measures 25 feet in weighs 42 tonnes. it has an engine with 800 horsepower and can reach a speed of 43 miles per hour.
It has a set of advanced intelligence and recognition systems.
The British Army has ordered a total of 245 vehicles of three different versions that could be in service by the end of 2020.
8. Tipo 10
It is the main tank of the Japanese army and entered service in 2011.
It measures 31 feet and weighs 44 tonnes. it has an engine with 1200 horsepower and reaches a speed of 43 miles per hour.
It’s shielding consists of modular sections that allow you to use different degrees of protection.
There are currently more than 100 units in service in the Japan Ground self-defense force with an approximate unit cost of 8.8 million dollars.
7. PL-01
It is a new generation tank manufactured in Poland that was presented in 2013.
It measures 23 feet in length and weighs 35 tonnes. It has an engine with 940 horsepower and can reach a maximum speed of 43 miles per hour.
It has camouflage technology and several protection systems.
It’s high manufacturing cost has delayed its production that was planned between 2018 and 2020.
6. AMX-56 Leclerc
It is the main tank of the French army and entered service in 1992.
It measures almost 23 feet and weighs 55 tonnes. It has a diesel engine with 1,500 horsepower and can reach a speed of 45 miles per hour.
It has a steel and titanium armor and other protection systems.
It is currently in service in France and the United Arab Emirates and has an estimated cost of 6.5 million dollars.
5. K2 Black Panther
It is the most advanced tank in the South Korean army and entered service in 2014.
It measures almost 36 feet and weighs 55 tonnes. It has a diesel engine with 1,500 horsepower and can reach a speed of 43 miles per hour.
It can cross areas with water up to 13 feet deep and can be equipped with reactive shielding system.
This tank includes a continuous improvement program and has a unit price of 8.5 million dollars.
4. Leopard 2
It is a fourth-generation tank manufactured in Germany that entered service in 1979.
It measures almost 26 feet and weighs 60 tonnes. It has an engine with 1500 horsepower and can reach a speed of 45 miles per hour.
It has spaced armor and composed of different materials and secondary protection systems.
It is currently in service in more than 20 countries and has an approximate price of nine million dollars.
3. Type 99A
It is a third-generation tank that entered service in 2011 in the People’s Liberation Army of China.
It measures 36 feet and weighs 54 tonnes. It has a diesel engine with 1500 horsepower and can reach a maximum speed of 50 miles per hour.
It has a rangefinder and camera systems and lens monitoring it is heavily armored and has a unit cost of 2.5 million dollars.
2. T-14 Armada
It is the main tank of the Russian army and has been developed with multiple advanced systems. It began to be manufactured in 2015 and Russia expects to have more than 100 units in 2020.
It measures 31 feet and weighs 48 tonnes. It has a diesel engine with 1,500 horsepower and can reach a speed of 56 miles per hour.
It is equipped with reinforced armor active protection systems and radars that track the perimeter.
It represents the new generation of Russian armored vehicles and has an approximate unit cost of 3.7 million dollars.
1. Ripsaw M5
It is a new unmanned robotic tank that is designed to provide high speed and mobility.
it weighs almost 4 tonnes and can move in silent mode. it has an engine with 1000 horsepower that allows it to reach a speed of 62 miles per hour.
It is equipped with night-vision cameras and 360-degree perception technology.
This is the 5th generation of tanks the company manufacturers and in the next few years could enter service in the United States Army.
