Well according to the Discovery Channel the top ten greatest ever tanks of all time are:

1-Leopard 2
2-M1A1 Abrams
3-T-34
4-Merkava
5-Centurion
6-S Tank
7-T-72
8-Panther
9-M-551A1 Sheridan
10-Sherman

so its official

I miss The Challenger on that list.

I fully expected the T-34 to be on the list. Whenever I read a WWII history book it always proclaims it to be the best tank of the war because of its ruggedness and slanted armor.

Desert Eagle..........ARE YOU BLIND. Look at spot NUMBER 3. The T-34 is there buddy.

Originally Posted by CanadianCombat

Well according to the Discovery Channel the top ten greatest ever tanks of all time are:

1-Leopard 2
2-M1A1 Abrams
3-T-34
4-Merkava
5-Centurion
6-S Tank
7-T-72
8-Panther
9-M-551A1 Sheridan
10-Sherman

so its official

Sounds like the same programme I saw earlier this year - the ratings are identical. I don't agree with the Sherman being at No 10. Just because something is easy to make and is reliable, that doesn't change the fact it was a mediocre design.

what about the M1A2 Abrahams?

I'd personally say the German Tiger I & II should be there somewhere. The King Tiger was the ultimate tank in WWII but didn't see action until 1944.

Originally Posted by Missileer

I'd personally say the German Tiger I & II should be there somewhere. The King Tiger was the ultimate tank in WWII but didn't see action until 1944.

I disagree, their manoeverabilty was poor as was their relibility. I would image the poll takes all things into account. Relability, Speed, Menueverability, Armor and Firepower. I agree with Doppleganger I dont the the Sherman should be on the list, I would have put the Renault R-1 in that list somewhere. I surprised they didnt included any WWI tanks. I also disagree with the inclusion of the T-72, I think the T-64 was better. I knew a Russian tank commander who said he far preferred the T-64 when he was with the Red Army. Also the British Challenger 2 and the M-24 Chafee, probably the best light tank ever built.

oh yes, the Koengistiger if i am not mistaken.. remarkable..

anyway, why isnt the M1A2 Abraham there?

Originally Posted by Missileer

I'd personally say the German Tiger I & II should be there somewhere. The King Tiger was the ultimate tank in WWII but didn't see action until 1944.

Yes, I was wondering where the Tiger was. Strange that they would omit that.