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December 18th, 2009  
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Best MBT in Service info


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Merkava IV
Country of origin: Israel
Weight: 65 tons
Crew: 4
Armour:Classified composite matrix of laminated ceramic-steel-nickelalloy. Sloped modular design.
Primary Weapon: 120mm Smoothbore with ATGM capability
Engine: 1,500HP turbocharged Diesel Engine
Operational Range: 500km
Maximum Speed: 64km/h


T-90
Country of Origin: Russian Federation
Weight: 46.5 Tons
Crew: 3
Armour: Steel-Composite-Reactive Blend
Primary Armament: 125mm Smoothebore with ATGM capability
Engine: Various models of diesel engines
Operational Range: 550km
Maximum Speed: 60km/h


Leclerc
Country of Origin: France
Weight: 54.5 tons
Crew: 3
Armour: Steel, titanium, NERA
Primary Armament: 120mm smoothebore
Engine: 1,500hp 8-cylinder diesel engine
Operation Range: 550km
Maximum Speed: 71km/h


Leopard 2
Country of Origin: Germany
Weight: 62.3 Tons
Crew: 4
Armour: 3rd generation composite, including steel, tungsten and plastic filler with ceramic component
Primary Armament: 120mm smoothbore
Engine: 1,479hp twin turbo-diesel engine
Operation Range: 550km
Maximum Speed: 72km/h


M1 Abrams
Country of Origin: United States of America
Weight: 61.3 tons
Crew: 4
Armour: Chobham, RHA, steel encased depleted uranium mesh plating
Primary Armament: 120mm Smoothbore
Engine: 1,500hp multi-fuel turbine engine
Operation Range: 465km
Maximum Speed: 67.7km/h


Challenger 2
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Weight: 62.5 tons
Crew: 4
Armour: Chobham, Dorchester level 2
Primary Armament: 120mm rifled gun
Engine: 1,200hp diesel engine
Operation Range: 450km
Maximum Speed: 59km/h


Type 99
Country of Origin: Peoples Republic of China
Weight: 54 tons
Crew: 3
Armour: Classified, ERA
Primary Armament: 120mm smoothbore [Compatible with Chinese 140mm]
Engine: 1,500hp liquid-cooled diesel
Operation Range: 600km
Maximum Speed: 80km/h


P'okpoong-Ho
Country of Origin: North Korea
Weight: 44 tons
Crew: 4
Armour: Cast Turret and spaced armour
Primary Armament: 125mm Smoothbore with ATGM capability
Engine: Unknown, possible Russian diesel
Operation Range: 450km
Maximum Speed: 60km/h
 
 
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