Top 10 Most Expensive Tanks in the World
10. T90, Russia ($223 million)
The T-90 tank is classified as a third-generation battle tank and has been in service since 1993 as a variant of the T-90A since 2004. The attack strength of the tank is on the 125mm 2A46 runway main gun paired with the 1A45T fire control and gunner thermal imaging for optimum firing performance. The defense of the armored car is in steel and mixed-blend armor, Shtora infrared ATGM jamming system and smoke grenade ejectors.
9. CTC-99, China ($3.8 million )
Also known as the Type 99 tank, this armored vehicle is a Chinese third-generation flagship tank. This tank has been in service since 2001 and has recently launched the new model 99A, which has been in service since 2011. The 54-ton tank was designed and built by Norinco, the unpleasant ch of this tank comes from a 125mm ZPT-98 smoothbore gun and a secondary type 85 heavy machine gun. The specifications of the gloves have been classified. However, it was speculated to be a compound/reactive glove type.
8. Arjun, India ($3.8 million )
A 58.5-ton heavy third-generation main battle tank, the Arjun was designed by CVRDE and DRDO but was first put into service in 2004 when it was manufactured by the Heavy Vehicles Factory. The design was prepared in March 1974, but the first model was produced in 2004. Its main attack equipment is a 120mm rifle gun, capable of firing rounds of kinetic energy launchers, rounds of high-explosive squash heads, and laser-guided Rabat missiles. The armor of this tank was named Kanchan, which is essentially a modular composite armor.
7. Leopard 2, Germany ($4.2 million )
Created by Krauss-Maffei, the Leopard 2 was the main battle tank in 1979, first established in the West German Army in 1970. Heavy 62.3 ton monster equipped with a 120mm Rheinmetall L / 55 smoothbore gun, capable of firing 42 rounds. The tank’s armor is a third-generation composite high-hardness steel blend with tungsten and plastic fibers.
6. Merkava, Israel ($5 million )
Merkava is the Hebrew for tank, the main battle tank created by MANTAK and has been in service since 1978. The tank’s primary attack power is the default 120mm MG253 gliding gun. The armor has a composite/slanted modular design that can seat 6 passengers.
5. M1A2 Abrams, US ($621 million )
This third-generation main tank tank was built by the US-based Lima Army Tank Plant, but was designed by the Chrysler Defense. The design process was completed between 1972 and 1979, and manufacturing began in 1979. The tank has been in operation since 1980 and has participated in wars such as the Persian Gulf War, Afghanistan War and Iraq War. The M1A2 weighs about 72 tonnes and requires only four people to operate. The attack power of the tank depends on the 120mm L/44 M256A1 smoothbore gun and can fire about 40 rounds. The armor is made of Burlington composite armor.
4. C1 Ariete, Italy ($7.5 million )
Italy’s main battle tank, the C1 Ariete, first entered service in 1995 and is still in service today. The tank consisted of a collaboration between Iveco-Fiat, who designed the chassis, and Oto Melara, who designed the turret and fire fighting. Although Italy is not known as a weapon maker, it offers the latest optical imaging and fire control capabilities with this tank. This means the tank can fight day and night and has the ability to fire while moving. The tank is equipped with a 120-round L44 smooth-bore gun, capable of firing 42 rounds. However, the armor composition is classified.
3. FV4034 Challenger II, UK ($ 7,291,000 )
Manufactured by Alvis plc and BAE Systems Land and Armament, the FV4034 Challenger 2 is a British-made main battle tank first used in 1998. They were involved in the Iraq war. The tank weighs about 62.5 tons and can accommodate 4 passengers. The primary armament included the L30A1 120mm rifle with the ability to fire about 50 rounds, and the secondary weapon included the coaxial 7.62mm L94A1 chain gun. The armor composition is still classified and never made public. The off-road range of the armored vehicle is 250 km.
2. k2 Black Panther K2, Korea ($8.5 million )
k2 Black Panther The K2 Black Panther is a South Korean-made main battle tank that entered the army in 2014. This tank is the latest model designed by the Institute of Defense Science. Production began in 2013. The total weight of this tank is 55 tons and the maximum range is 450 km. The attack power of the tank comes from a 120 mm 55 caliber glider gun and a secondary K6 heavy machine gun. The armor is made of composite material, its specifications are classified.
1. AMX-56 Leclerc, France ($2713 only )
The AMX-56 was a major battle tank created by the GIAT Industries, renamed Nexter. The armor is made of a modular composite sheath containing titanium, tungsten and a semi-reactive laser. Base armament includes a 120mm GIATCN120-26/52 tank gun.
